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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for Firm muscles
  1. Giving an IM (intramuscular) injection 
    ... your thumb and index finger. With a quick firm thrust, put the needle into the muscle straight up and down, at a 90 degree ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000935.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Neck pain 
    ... to ear. This helps gently stretch the neck muscles. Have a partner gently massage the sore or painful areas. Try sleeping on a firm mattress with a pillow that supports your neck. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003025.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Treatment for strained back (image) 
    Rest on a firm surface for several hours to treat and alleviate symptoms of a strained back. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can help. Stretching and strengthening of the back muscles is important to avoid another back injury.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9094.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Knee braces - unloading 
    ... and tear inside your knee joints. Cartilage, the firm, rubbery tissue ... and muscles around the knee become weaker. Over time, your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000372.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Neck pain or spasms - self care 
    ... sore or painful areas. Try sleeping on a firm mattress with a pillow ... make your neck muscles weaker. Take it off from time to time ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000802.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Abdominal wall surgery 
    ... from the sides of the abdomen. Your abdominal muscles may be tightened ... A firm elastic dressing (bandage) will be placed over your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002978.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Erection problems 
    ... cannot get or keep an erection that is firm enough for intercourse. You may not be able ... an erection Having an erection that is not firm enough for intercourse Less interest in sex
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007617.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Brief resolved unexplained event - BRUE 
    ... bedding materials. Babies should be placed on a firm, tight-fitting crib mattress without loose bedding. Use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007683.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Osteoarthritis 
    Cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions your bones at the joints. It allows bones to glide over one another when the ... may form around the joint. The ligaments and muscles around the joint may become weaker and stiffer. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000423.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Infantile pyloric stenosis - Series (image) 
    ... located on the child's right upper abdomen. A firm ridge may appear at the incision site, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100095_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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