Earthworms In Your Garden. When you add nitrogen-rich compost to your soil, you help worms thrive. However, adding synthetic nitrogen fertilizers may repel earthworms. Worms are very sensitive to physical and chemical changes and will flee the salty conditions that result from an application of chemical fertilizer.
You'll be given advice by your doctor about how much you should move your leg and when you can put weight on it. It takes around six to eight weeks for a minor fracture to heal. You'll probably need to use crutches or a wheelchair during this time, until it's possible to put weight on the leg again.
To speed the healing, you can: 1  Rest your leg. Avoid putting weight on your leg as best you can. 2  Ice it. Ice your injury for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours to reduce pain and swelling. 3  Compress your leg. Use an elastic bandage around the lower leg and ankle to keep down swelling.  Raise (elevate) your leg.