EXERCISE FOR CONGESTIVE HEADACHES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue XI, 10 March 1894, Page 237

EXERCISE FOR CONGESTIVE HEADACHES.

Slow leg movements are needed. The great vessels of the trunk and legs must be well stretched to make room for the blood which is distending tne arteries and veins of the head, while not enough is flowing through the fingers and toes to keep them warm. (a) Hands on hips, fingers forward. Bend the bead backward and with eyes fixed on the ceiling. Slowly raise the right leg, with knee bent, keeping a steady balance. Bend left knee and then straighten it alternately four times. Change feet and repeat. (b) Stand on the left foot with light leg extended as horizontally as possible. Then bend the left knee until you cannot sink any lower without losing your balance. Slowly rise and change feet and repeat. (c) Stand with the left side against the doorway, bars or stair rail. Place the tips of the fingers together behind the neck ; arms as horizontal as possible. Place the left foot between the two lowest bars, or let it be firmly held, then bend the body to the right as far as possible. In this exercise the right side of the body should be no more trained than the left. Always alternate carefully. (d) Rotation of foot or hip in as large a circle as possible, sitting. (e) Hang from transom or top door-bar and take kneebending exercise.