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Calcium is vital for your body to build bone. The following foods are good sources of calcium:  Cheese, milk, yogurt, and other dairy. Broccoli, kale, and other dark, green, leafy vegetables. Fish with bones soft enough to eat, such as sardines or canned salmon Foods where calcium has been added. Examples include soy, cereal, fruit juice, and milk substitutes. Vitamin D is necessary for people to absorb calcium. You can get vitamin D from:  Spend 15 minutes to an hour in the sun each day. Your body will produce vitamin D when sunlight hits your skin. Check with your doctor to find out how long you can stay outside without sun protection. If you're going to be out longer than recommended, always wear sunscreen to lower your risk of skin cancer. Eating eggs, meat, salmon, mackerel, and sardines. Eating foods that have had vitamin D added, such as cereal, soy products, dairy, and powdered milk. This will help reduce stiffness while you are wearing the sling. After the sling is off, it will help you strengthen the muscles and regain flexibility.  The physical therapist will give you exercises that are designed for your level of strength and healing. Be sure to do them as directed. Build up slowly. If it hurts, stop. Don’t do too much too soon. Once the injury is no longer swelling, you can apply heat. This will feel good and increase circulation. Either warm or dry heat should help.  If you feel sore after physical therapy, this may help. Apply a warm pack for about 15 minutes. But don’t put it directly onto your skin. Wrap it in a towel so you won’t burn yourself. But don’t do these activities before your doctor says you are ready. Possibilities include:  Acupuncture Massage Yoga

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Eat a diet that is rich in calcium. Get enough vitamin D. Help your body heal with physical therapy. Ease stiffness with warmth. Ask your doctor if you are strong enough for other pain reduction methods.