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The North Pole Stretch

carefully, and explained to the patient. When no pain or discomfort is encountered by the stretch and the simultaneous breathing exercise, then a short pull of about one-half inch can be made for correction of relaxed anteriorly positioned vertebrae, after exhalation. Adjustments will take place easily. Lateral adjustments should not be given at that time because the established balance and natural correction should not be disturbed by opposite lines of force.

Anteriorly distorted vertebrae are serious lesions. They produce pressure into the vital structures of the spinal canal. Abnormal anterior curves of the spine produce a tension on the anterior muscles of the spinal column. This interferes with the normal sympathetic nerve function and with the visceral reflexes. The patient should be advised to sleep with two pillows under the head, to aid correction of the anterior curves.

It would be of great assistance to the patient, and to the doctor in bringing about and maintaining this correction, if the patient were instructed to use the squatting posture, with the head bent forward, for three to five minutes daily, as explained and illustrated in my little book, "EASY STRETCHING POSTURES FOR VITALITY AND BEAUTY".[1]

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1 See the Youth Posture

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