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HEMORRHOIDS
Closely connected with the former disease is the accumulation of blood in the abdominal parts, called hemorrhoids.
By the manipulations on the abdomen we assist the intestines in their action; by rotation and turning of the body we control the great venous system, and by beating over the sacral region we increase the circulation in the region of the rectum relieving congestion in the Hemorrhoidal vein.
The following movements have been used with success:
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- 1. Massage of the liver and the abdomen (ten to fifteen minutes). See page 21.
- 2. St. bending of knees.
- 3. Separating and closing of knees.
- 4. L. raising of body.
- 5. Rotation of legs.
- 6. Beating of sacrum.
- 7. Rotation and turning of body.
Although we highly recommend the movements for this affection, we must acknowledge that one treatment a day is not enough. The patient must be instructed in certain calisthenics which give a direct effect upon the great venous system.
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