INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Inversion therapy is rarely used to treat chronic pain, so it is only useful for mild relief. Anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, an exercise routine, epidural injections and even surgery may also be used to treat your condition. This will keep you from further injury or pain. Push back on the handles until you are horizontal. Stay there for one to two minutes to allow your blood flow to change before continuing. Breathe deeply and stay there for one to two minutes. You should feel comfortable that you are steady in the table before doing this. Try it twice per day to help your body grow accustomed more quickly. Inversion tables will only provide temporary relief, so you may need to do it more often to get a good benefit from it. You do not need to do a full 90 degree inversion. Many people do not invert more than 60 degrees, and others use a 30 degree angle because it is more comfortable and you still see benefits. Choose the angle, time and number of repetitions per day that work best for your condition.

SUMMARY: Use an inversion table as part of a treatment program recommended by your doctor. Use gentle movements whenever you use an inversion table. Secure yourself in the inversion table. Push back further to a 45 degree angle. Raise your hands above your head to create a better environment for spinal traction. Continue working up to five or more minutes at a 25 degree angle for one week. Increase your angle by 10 to 20 degrees per week, until you are comfortable with an angle between 60 and 90 degrees for one to five minutes. Use the inversion table three or more times per day, or whenever you are feeling intense back pain. Keep a journal of your pain levels so that you can adjust your routine according to what is working.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Buying and wearing the proper shoes will go a long way to help prevent calluses from forming on your feet. There are several things you can be on the lookout for when shopping for new shoes, including: Make sure the salesperson measures both of your feet. Chances are, like most people, you have one foot that is larger than the other. You'll want to select a shoe size that fits the larger of your two feet. Leave shopping for shoes till as late as possible. Throughout the day your feet swell and you want to size your shoes based on your swollen feet. This ensures that your shoes are large enough to accommodate your swollen feet and won't become uncomfortable as the day goes on. Buy shoes based on how they actually feel on your feet, even if the size on the shoe doesn't make sense. While it may seem obvious, buy shoes that are shaped like feet. Many 'stylish' shoes come in odd shapes which can end up hurting your feet and causing calluses. When trying on new shoes, make sure your whole foot feels comfortable inside the shoe from the tips of your toes, to the balls of your feet, to your heel. Leave approximately " to " of space at the tip of the shoe between the end of your big toe and the start of the shoes. Socks can be just as important as shoes in keeping your feet callus-free and healthy. Cotton socks, or socks made of a natural fiber, are the best type for keeping your feet dry inside of your shoes. This is especially important when you're doing any type of physical activity where you'll sweat more than usual. Make sure to allow your shoes to dry out before wearing them again don't put on wet footwear. Avoid wearing the same socks two days in a row if you can, especially if they get wet or sweaty. If you socks do get wet, change them as soon as possible. Remember to wash your feet every day as part of your regular cleaning routine, including between your toes. Plus, after you've washed your feet, make sure they're completely dry before putting socks on. Also consider wearing flip-flops or sandals when walking around a public swimming pool and even inside a public shower. Calluses form because of spots on your feet that rub against your socks and shoes. But you can help prevent and heal calluses by moisturizing your feet every day and keeping the skin nice and soft. Keeping your feet moisturized and soft is even more important in the winter time when the air is colder, and therefore drier. Don't apply moisturizer and then attempt to walk around in your bare feet, this can be dangerous! Get into the habit of applying moisturizer to your feet right before you go to bed. Take the opportunity to give your feet a massage when applying the moisturizer. This feels great, but also increases blood circulation in your feet. If possible, buy and use only moisturizer designed for feet on your feet. Corns are calluses, but they're calluses that form on your toes instead of other parts of your feet. Corns are usually caused by the tips of your shoes rubbing against your toes. And this in turn can be caused by shoes that are too small in the toe area, or by high heels that are forcing your feet downwards due to gravity. Removing and preventing corns can be accomplished using the same methods as you would for calluses, but make an appointment to see your doctor if they get really severe and painful. Resting your feet on a regular basis is also very important. Your feet need a break from the stress just like any other part of your body. Plus, if you tend to sit with your legs crossed, change the leg that's on top every now and again to improve circulation.

SUMMARY: Select the proper shoes. Keep your feet dry. Moisturize your feet every day. Work to avoid and remove corns. Put your feet up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you love him, you have probably shared your feelings and other personal information with him before. What settings worked best when you communicated this information. Was it over the phone or a text message? Was it during a romantic date night? Do you two prefer to have more casual, natural conversations? There is no right or wrong way to tell him that you love him. You are less likely to scare him if you use a method that he is receptive to. If you are nervous about talking to him in person, consider giving him a card or a letter that expresses how you feel. This will also give him time to digest what you have said and think about his feelings for you. If you are nervous about telling him or worried that you may clam up during the conversation, this is a good way to tell him. A card is really helpful if you do not know what to say. You can even choose a more humorous card to keep it light and still get your point across. You could also find a poem or song that says what you would like to say and rewrite it in your handwriting. Telling him face-to-face is the most romantic, yet nerve-racking way. Verbally expressing your true feelings forces you to be vulnerable. Your man may even be more attracted to you when you show him who you really are and how you really feel. If you go this route, practice saying "I love you" out loud and in front of a mirror. You could also make a video that tells him how you feel. You can make sure that you tell him everything that you want to say without getting too nervous. If you mess up, you can always make another video. Love is more than a feeling. Your words and actions should match. Before you tell him that you love, your actions should already be saying that you do. Do something nice like cook him is favorite meal or surprise him with tickets to a movie that he wanted to see. Be present during good and bad times. While it's easy to be supportive during happy times, you can really show your love when he's down in the dumps. Whether he's had a bad day at work or is dealing with a family health crisis, be his rock and show him you are on his side 24/7. Support his passions and dreams. From going for a master's degree to his love of mountain climbing, be his cheerleader. Research his hobbies or goals and bring additional insight to the table.

SUMMARY:
Determine how he likes to receive affection. Give him a letter or card. Talk to him in person. Show him you love him through your actions.