Proper Lifting Technique. Follow these tips to avoid compressing the spinal discs or straining your lower back when you are lifting: Keep a wide base of support. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other (karate stance).
A birthmark is a skin marking which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth, usually within the first two months of life. Dermatologists divide birthmarks into two main categoriesâvascular âredâ birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.igmented birthmarks are areas in which the color of the birthmark is different from the color of the rest of the skin. The marks range in color from tan, brown, black, blue, or blue-grey.
Knowledge center. Birthmarks are blemishes on the skin that are noticeable at birth, or shortly afterwards. A significant proportion of newborns have a vascular birthmark-a red, pink or purple blemish that is caused by abnormal blood vessels under the skin.Some people are born with pigmented birthmarks; these are usually brown and are caused by the clustering of pigment cells. Laser therapy-commonly used for port wine stains and other birthmarks that are close to the skin's surface. 2  Surgery-if other therapies have not worked and the birthmark is causing a medical problem, the doctor may recommend surgery.