Chapter V
Fig. 5.16 A large intestine full of gas pockets on the left side can deform the structure.
6. Open the Large Intestine Many of the problems with the large intestine occur at the cecum/ ileocecal valve or at the sigmoid colon. (Fig. 5.18) Your palpation of these areas should indicate the problem. If the problem is in the sigmoid area, don’t start there but work around it. Never work directly on a painful area (in the large intestine or anywhere else); prepare a place for the pain and congestion to go. To release the congestion in the large intestine, start at the left side of the rib cage at the splenic bend. This will release congestion there and make room for more congestion coming from the problem area.
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