Osteopathic Gynecology, the Diseases of Women; Obstetrics. the Diseases of Women Obstetrics (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... into the rectum for various purposes by the Osteopath. In doing so, time must be given for the sphincter muscle to relax. In piles, the finger presses the blood out of the congested veins, and with a circular, sweeping motion with the palm of the finger smooths out, frees and stimulates the action of nerves and blood vessels. In case the rectum is prolapsed it may be pushed up into position. 72. The clavicle, or collar bone, is frequently found displaced. The sternal end, when out of position, affects the tissues of the throat and is a prominent factor in diseases affecting this region, including goiter and circulatory and nerve disturbances in the arms. The operator stands at the side of the table and takes the elbow of the patient, who is reclining, and inserts the fingers of the other hand under and above the clavicle, near the sternal end. The elbow is now brought over the breast of the patient and the fingers inserted more deeply under the clavical. This movement brings heavy pressure onto the fingers by the clavical, which results in raising the latter, when the sternal end can be placed in or toward its normal position. See Fig. 70. This treatment may be applied at either end of the clavicle as the case may require. 73. The clavicle may also be raised and placed in its normal position with the patient sitting, as in Fig. 71. The elbow is grasped and raised, which raises the clavicle, when the thumb may be inserted above and under it. By bringing the elbow upward and across the chest the clavicular ligaments may be stretched and the clavicle properly replaced. This treatment is effective for either end of the clavicle. THE THORAX. In treating the thorax we must remember that the ribs are connected with the vertebrae, and that when the spine has a curvature...