. Pelvic and hernial therapeutics : principles and methods for remedying chronic affections of the lower part of the trunk, including processes for self-cure . rease extends to the space below thediaphragm as a mechanical this effect is entirely mechanical andpassive it follows that the amount of airin the chest cannot be increased contains only the same measure as be-fore, but being more capacious, the spacebecomes filled entirely with the visceralorgans which rise into the space thusproduced. The whole visceral mass, without respect tomechanical form, anatomical struc
. Pelvic and hernial therapeutics : principles and methods for remedying chronic affections of the lower part of the trunk, including processes for self-cure . rease extends to the space below thediaphragm as a mechanical this effect is entirely mechanical andpassive it follows that the amount of airin the chest cannot be increased contains only the same measure as be-fore, but being more capacious, the spacebecomes filled entirely with the visceralorgans which rise into the space thusproduced. The whole visceral mass, without respect tomechanical form, anatomical structure, or physiological quali-ties and functions, rise alike. This mass includes parts incontact with the hernial tissues, and those contained bythe pelvis. The strong pressure to the lower abdomen ap-plied by the second assistant, is to afford the counter-press-ure or resistance necessary to reverse the natural curves ofthe spine. This is required to raise the ribs and with themthe diaphragm, which secures the upward suction or pistoneffect. The pressure applied at the point and in the direc-tion described, merges with, and is therefore auxiliary to the. SPECIAL PROCESSES. 183 combined force of the chest muscles, producing distention ofits space; and aids to the extent of the force thus directlyapplied, to raise the abdominal and pelvic contents. Theprocess immediately produces sensible amelioration of allpelvic symptoms. Modification.—This process may be applied by one assistantas shown by the cut, instead of two assistants, as in theabove description. The assistant stands beside the patient,applies one hand to the back of the chest, the other to thelower abdomen, as indicated in the cut, and is careful to givethe alternations of pressure as before described. Thismethod is effective in case of thin and flexible invalids. PROCESS 28. One or two Assistants.—To produce effects similar to theabove. Position.—The patient stands grasp-ing some firm object about three feethigh,
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