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LUMBAGO
The patient should lie on his stomach with the abdomen supported by pillows. The operator should perform firm strokings with both hands over the lumbar region, from the spinal column toward the sides. In many cases it is well to give massage to the whole back and the glutei, as previously described.
The treatment must be given twice or three times daily. It generally takes from two to five days to conquer the trouble.
The following additional movements may be used:
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- 1. St. bending of body.
- 2. L. raising of body.
- 3. S. bending of trunk.
- 4. S. raising of body.
- 5. Local vibration.
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