Osteopathic Vision



Chapman’s Neurolymphatic Reflexes

BRAIN

Cerebellar Congestion (Lapse of Memory)

(A): Just medial tip corocoid process of scapula.

(P): Across transverse processes atlas.

Cerebral Congestion (Stroke)

(A): Laterally from spinous processes 3-4-5 cervical vertebrae.

(P): Between the transverse processes l-2 cervical vertebrae near their tip ends.

EYE

Retinitis

(A): Front of humerous, middle aspect surgical neck.

(P): Occipital bone, sub-occipital nerve.

Conjunctivitis

(A): Front of humerous, middle aspect surgical neck downward.

(P): Occipital bone, ant. br. occipital nerve.

EAR

Otitis Media

(A): Upper edge of clavicle, just beyond where it crosses 1st rib. Treat only these to relieve motion or sea sickness.

(P): Upper edge posterior aspect, tip of transverse process 1st cervical vertebra.

RESPIRATORY GROUP

Sinuses

(A): Upper edge 2nd rib--3 l/2 inches from sternum.

(P): Lamina of C2.

Nose

(A): 1st rib at sternal border, also lateral aspect of humerous from head down.

(P): Transverse process of C1 behind ear and C2.

Tongue

(A): 2nd rib—3/4 inches from sternum.

(P): Lamina of C2.

Pharyngitis (Eustachian Tube)

(A): The front of the first rib, ¾” to 1” toward the sternum from where the clavicle crosses the rib.

(P): Lamina of C2.

Tonsillitis

(A): 1st intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of C1.

Laryngitis

(A): Upper surface 2nd rib 2-3 inches from sternum.

(P): Lamina of C2.

Esophagitis

(A): 2nd intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T2.

Bronchitis (also treat spleen, liver and pancreas)

(A): 2nd intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T2.

Upper Lung (also treat colon)

(A): 3rd intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T3.

Lower Lung

(A): 4th intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T4.

NECK

Thyroiditis

(A): 2nd intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T2.

Torticollis

(A): Inner aspect, upper end of humerus, surgical neck downward.

(P): Posterior aspect transverse processes 3-4, 6-7 cervical vertebrae.

UPPER EXTREMITY

Arms (Circulation)

(A): Muscular attachment pectoralis minor muscle to 3-4-5 ribs.

(P): Superior angle of scapula--1-2-3 ribs along inner margin of scapula.

Dupuytren’s Contracture

(P): Lateral edge of the scapula, just below the head of the humerus.

Neuritis of the Upper Limb (look for 3rd rib dysfunction and foot dysfunction)

(A): 3rd intercostal space near sternum. (Along with extreme pain the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hands – worsening at night).

(P): Lamina of T3.

Neurasthenia

(A): the entirety of the pectoralis major muscle, including its attachments.

(P): 4th rib just under medial border of scapula. (Sleep Center)

HEART

Myocarditis (also treat thyroid, ovarian and broad ligaments)

(A): 2nd intercostal space near sternum.

(P): Lamina of T2.

GASTROINTESTINAL

Atonic Constipation

(A): A gangliform contraction of the muscle tissue between the ASIS and the trochanter.

(P): Neck of 11th rib.

Abdominal Tension

(A): Upper pubic ramis, between symphysis and femoral ligament.

(P): Transverse process of L2.

Gastric Hyperacidity

(A): 5th interspace from midmamillary line to the sternum on the left.

(P): Lamina of T5 on left.

Gastric Hypercongestion

(A): 6th interspace from midmamillary line to the sternum on the left.

(P): Lamina of T6 on left.

Pyloric Stenosis

(A): On the front of the sternum at the junction of the manubrium with the gladiolus, down to the ensiform cartilage.

(P): 10th rib head.

Small Intestines

(A): 8th, 9th, and 10th intercostal near the cartilages on both sides of the body.

(P): Lamina of T8, T9 and T10.

(8th rib=upper portion of intestine, 9th rib=middle portion and 10th rib=lower portion)

Pancreas (look for in diabetes)

(A): 7th interspace from midmamillary line to the sternum on the right.

(P): Lamina of T7 on right.

Congestion of the Liver and Gall Bladder

(A): 6th interspace from midmamillary line to the sternum on the right.

(P): Lamina of T6 on right.

Torpid Liver

(A): 5th interspace from midmamillary line to the sternum on the right.

(P): Lamina of T5 on right.

Splenitis

(A): 7th interspace near junction of cartilage the left.

(P): Lamina of T7 on left.

Adrenals

(A): 2.5” above and 1” on either side of the umbilicus.

(P): Lamina of T11. Only one side may be involved.

Kidneys

(A): Laterally 1” from linea alba and 1” above the horizontal plane of the umbilicus.

(P): Lamina of T12.

Appendix (check against right ovary in female)

(A): Tip of 12th rib, right side.

(P): Lamina of T11.

Colon (spastic constipation or colitis)

(A): An area 1 to 2” wide, extending from the trochanter to within 1” of the patella; front, outer aspect of femur, both sides.

(P): A triangular area bounded by the transverse process of L2, L4 and the iliac crest, bilaterally.

(The colon is mirrored on the femurs – the right trochanter corresponds with the cecal region, right mid-thigh is the ascending colon and near the right knee is the 1st 2/5 of the transverse colon. On the left side the last 3/5 of the transverse colon is near the knee, the descending colon is mid-shaft and the sigmoid is near the trochanter).

Hemorrhoids

(A): Just above the ischial tuberosity.

(P): On the sacrum, close to the ilium, at the lower end of the iliosacral articulation.

Rectum

(A): Lesser trochanter of the femur downward.

(P): On the sacrum close to the ilium, at the lower end of the iliosacral articulation.

GENITOURINARY

Urethra

(A): Upper, inner edge of pubic symphysis.

(P): Transverse process of L2.

Cystitis (check urethral reflexes)

(A): Tissues around the umbilicus. Contracture just lateral to pubic symphysis = affected side.

(P): Upper edge L2 transverse process.

Groin Glands

(A): Lower 2/5 of sartorius muscle and just above inner condyle of femur.

(P): On the sacrum close to the ilium, at the lower end of the iliosacral articulation.

Female

Ovaries

(A): Pubic tubercle.

(P): Lamina of T9 indicates an involvement of the inner half of the ovary. Lamina of T10 indicates an involvement of the outer.

Uterus

(A): At the upper edge of junction of pubic ramis and ischum

(P): Lateral sacral base.

Uterine Fibroma

(A): Laterally on either side of the symphysis, for about 2” across the inner, lower margin of obturator foramin.

(P): Tip of transverse process of L5 parallel with iliac crest for about 1”.

Broad Ligament

(A): Outer femur, from trochanter down to within 2” of the knee joint

(P): Lateral sacral base.

Salpingitis (also treat uterus and broad ligament)

(A): Midway between the acetabulum and the sciatic notch.

(P): Lateral sacral base.

Irritated Clitoris/Vaginismus

(A): Upper, inner aspect of posterior thigh, 3-5” long and 1.5-2” wide.

(P): Around the sacrococcygeal joint.

Leucorrhea (vaginal discharge)

(A): Inner condyle of femur (knee) and upwards 3-6” posterior.

(P): Lateral sacral base.

Male

Prostate

(A): Outer femur, from trochanter down to within 2” of the knee joint and just lateral of symphysis pubis.

(P): Lateral sacral base.

Vesiculitis - Seminal Vesicles (also treat prostate)

(A): Midway between the acetabulum and the sciatic notch.

(P): Lateral sacral base.

LOWER EXTREMITY

Sciatic Neuritis

(A): starting 1/5 of the distance below the trochanter and for a space of from 2-3”downward on the posterior outer aspect of the femur.

Second - 1/5 of the distance above the knee, and continuing upward for a matter of 2” on the posterior outer aspect of the femur.

Third – mid-posterior region of the femur and 1/3 of the distance upward from the condyles.

Supplemental Points:

(a) Proximal fibular head.

(b) Middle of the femoral ligament.

(c) Just below the PSIS.

Note: Loosen up the initial or principal contractions first, before touching the supplemental points.

(P): Upper part of the sacrum inside of the sacroiliac articulation.

An innominate lesion will usually be found in such conditions.

CAUDA EQUINA

(A): Upper inner aspect of posterior part of thigh from medial end of gluteal crease downward for 3-5” (up to 2” wide).

(P): Sacro-coccygeal articulation.

NEOPLASM

(A): Inner lower margin of obturator foramen about 2”.

(P): From tip of 5th lumbar parallel with crest of ilium for about 1”.

Examination

First correct (in order), any:

Innominate up or down shears,

Pubic dysfunction,

Sacral dysfunction,

Innominate rotation,

Inflare or outflare.

Pelvic-Thyroid-Adrenal Syndrome

Second treat:

Broad Ligament or Prostate (anterior only)

Uterus

Ovaries or Testicles

Thyroid

Adrenals

Then treat the (A) then (P) reflexes, particularly the (A) with the terminal phalanx of the index or middle finger with a light rotary movement for about 15 to 30 seconds. The pressure must be light.

Do not forget drainage areas.

Complete with sympathetic activation exercises- patient prone, spine straight, pillow under chest or separation in table. Arms hanging at side of table. Operator standing at side and facing patients head. Thumbs of operator pressed in intervertebral spaces. Patient swings arms toward head each time thumbs are moved to lower space throughout dorsal area.

From: An Endocrine Interpretation of Chapman’s Reflexes, by Charles Owens and

Selected Writings of Beryl E. Arbuckle.

GERD Treatment Sequence:

TREAT PELVIS - Innominate up or down shears, pubic dysfunction, sacral dysfunction, innominate rotation in that order.

TREAT ANTERIOR CHAPMAN'S POINTS - Esophagus, gastric hyperacidity, gastric motility.

TREAT POSTERIOR CHAPMAN'S POINTS - Esophagus, gastric hyperacidity, gastric motility.

SYMPATHETIC ACTIVATION EXERCISES

[See above]

SEPERATE THE STOMACH FROM THE DIAPHRAGM USING A DIRECT TECHNIQUE - Have the patient do three half sit ups [one left, one center, one right] and as patient returns to the table hold the stomach firmly in place with your hands. This will separate the stomach from the diaphragm.

RETURN NORMAL MOTION TO THE STOMACH - Using visceral manipulation, alleviate and remaining fascial adhesions and restore normal motion to the organ.

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