Repeat this three or four times. This will relax the muscles of neck and aid in equalizing the circulation through the cervical sympathetics. Next, with patient on side, using arm as lever, press upon muscles of the spine, beginning at first dorsal and going downward through each region of the spine successively. This is done for both sides. The patient next lies on face, the arms hanging freely.
Thorough relaxation is necessary.
The physician then presses strongly upward and outward on the muscles from upper to lower portion of spine. Patient now lies on back with legs flexed. 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.