In treating the =pharynx=, =tonsils= and =larynx=, outside of
correcting spinal lesions, an anterior treatment to these organs is
very effective. Examine the deep muscles beneath the angle of the
jaw when the pharynx and tonsils are involved; and when the larynx
is affected note the condition of the muscles on either side of the
larynx. After locating deeply seated contracted muscles in the region
of the angle of the inferior maxilla place the fingers over the
contracted tissues, and then by a downward, inward sweeping motion
toward the median line the muscles may be readily relaxed. When
treating the larynx relax the tissues on both sides by an upward,
inward movement. These treatments are very effectual when applied
directly to the disordered tissues.
Attention should also be given to the lymphatics. In simple infections
treat the glands very lightly but attempt to break down the surrounding
edematous barrier. Release all the tissues down to and including
clavicles, first ribs and pectoral and axillary regions.
To treat slight lesions of the =inferior maxillary= articulation,
stand at the head of the patient when he is lying down and hook the
fingers about the jaw just in front of the angles, and with the thumbs
over the bridge of the nose have the patient open the mouth while
considerable force is exerted against his effort. This reduces any
slight dislocation of the inferior maxilla. When the jaw is completely
dislocated place a piece of wood or hard substance between the molars
and exert pressure upward and backward on the chin. If the dislocation
is bilateral work on one side at a time.
The object of treatment to the =face= is to stimulate or inhibit
points of the fifth nerve that come near the surface (see neuralgia of
fifth nerve). While the patient is lying flat upon the back carefully
stimulate these various points, especially the supraorbital and nasal,
with a downward and outward movement, or inhibit as indicated.
In treating the =scalp= relax the muscles over the scalp thoroughly.
This is secondary treatment to correcting the innervation to the scalp
at the upper four or five cervical vertebræ.
In cases of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, croup, hay fever, etc., an
effective local treatment may be given through the =mouth= upon the
soft and hard palate. Introducing a finger into the mouth clear back
upon the roof of the soft palate, and with a downward and backward
sweeping movement from the median line on either side toward the
tonsils, considerable relief can be given the patient. This treatment
relaxes the tissues, relieves the congestion, and gives a stimulating
treatment to the local nerves. A treatment of the same nature may be
given over the hard palate to affect the palatine nerves, especially in
hay fever, when the itching of the palate and sneezing are extreme. In
cases of young children it is best to protect the finger by wrapping a
piece of cloth around it.
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