The abdomen is kneaded thoroughly, following the course of the colon. The regions of liver, spleen and pancreas are thoroughly kneaded. The value of this is accentuated by steadily oscillating the body from side to side. The physician may place palm of one hand on patient's chin, another at occiput and stretch as before. Use care in this treatment as injury may be done.
All osteopaths agree that the dislocation of a rib is of frequent occurrence.
To correct, first determine the exact nature and amount of the dislocation. The patient strongly inhales as the arm is thrown upward, then the arm is brought downward and the patient exhales. The pressure at the vertebral portion is maintained until the arm is returned to its normal position. Place patient's elbow against your abdomen or chest. Reach over and with your hands free ribs from vertebrae by pressure outward on angles.