Massage of the solar plexus area. Massage for solar plexus neuralgia Solar plexus point massage of the plexus point

It is interesting to note that in chest cavity contains only 2 organs: the lungs and the heart (the esophagus is an appendage of the gastrointestinal tract). Autonomic innervation of the thoracic cavity organs is carried out by the cervical ganglion and the vagus nerve. IN abdominal cavity contains 9 times more internal organs than the chest cavity. It is for this reason that the Slavic style of massage pays much more attention to massage of the abdominal organs, and practices very little treatment of the thoracic organs. The abdominal cavity contains 18 organs: the final portion of the esophagus, the stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, two kidneys, two adrenal glands, bladder, ureters, spleen, female genital organs (uterus, appendages, ovaries, vagina), male genital organs (prostate), aorta, The lymph nodes, autonomic ganglia, etc. Autonomic innervation of the abdominal organs is carried out by the abdominal ganglia, which are controlled by the solar plexus. Massage therapists working according to the laws of ancient Slavic massage begin massage of the thoracic and abdominal organs by activating the work of the main autonomic nerve ganglia, which innervate all internal organs: the cervical ganglion and solar plexus.

1. Physiology of the autonomic nervous system. Any large vessel is enveloped in a thin network of vegetative fibers; nerves and veins lie on its surface. That is why not only the large somatic nerve is subjected to mechanical compression during radiculitis, but also the vessels and the fine network autonomic nerves, which envelops large vessels along the periphery.

Figure 33 - 1, 2. Nodes (ganglia) of the autonomic nervous system, view inner surface torso: 1 – pterygopalatine ganglion, 2 – cervical ganglion and descending vagus nerve, 3 – thoracic ganglia ( total № 8), 4 – solar plexus, gl. solaris 5 – abdominal ganglia (total number No. 12), or celiac plexus of the autonomic system, 6 – sacral (sacral) ganglia (total number No. 6).

All internal human organs are innervated by the autonomic nervous system. Massage can influence large nodes of the autonomic system of the spine, which are located along the inner surface of the chest and abdominal cavity. It is interesting to note that massage affects the nodes of the autonomic nervous system thoracic impossible, because it interferes with rib cage. At the same time, you can easily massage the nodes of the autonomic nervous system of the lumbar spine through abdominal wall. For this purpose, the massage therapist’s fingers should go deep to the “bottom” of the abdominal cavity (with the patient lying down), that is, a deep massage of the abdominal cavity is performed. Simultaneously with the nodes of the autonomic nervous system, the somatic nerves innervating the legs (ligaments, joint capsules, tendons, muscles, fascia surrounding all muscles) can be massaged through the abdominal wall. See Figure 33. The autonomic nervous system is divided according to its location and functional role into central and peripheral sections. Central section represented by parasympathetic nuclei III, VII, IX and X pairs cranial nerves, lying in the brain stem ( in the hypothalamus), the autonomic nucleus of the lateral (intermediate) column of the VIII cervical, all thoracic and two upper lumbar segments of the spinal cord, the sacral parasympathetic nuclei of the three sacral segments of the spinal cord. Biocurrents for the entire autonomic nervous system are generated in the brain stem (in the hypothalamus). Autonomic (peripheral) nerve fibers form nerve trunks and follow as part of the cranial and spinal nerves, and along the way there are necessarily vegetative nodes, where the transfer of excitation from the central neuron to the peripheral occurs. Thus, autonomic nerve fibers are divided into prenodal (preganglionic) and postnodal (postganglionic). Prenodal fibers are covered with a myelin sheath and exit the brain and spinal cord as part of the roots of the corresponding cranial and spinal nerves. Post-nodal fibers do not have a myelin sheath and carry nerve impulses from nodes to smooth muscles, glands and tissues. Autonomic fibers are thinner than somatic fibers, and nerve impulses are transmitted through them at a lower speed. Depending on the topography of the autonomic nuclei and nodes, the nature of the influence on the functions of the innervated organs, as well as differences in the length of the pre- and postnodal fibers, the autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts - sympathetic and parasympathetic. The influence of these two parts on the work of various organs usually has an opposite nature: if one system has an enhancing effect, then the other has an inhibitory effect. Thus, both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers go to all organs and tissues; the exception is most smooth muscle membranes blood vessels, ureters, smooth muscles of the spleen, hair follicles, etc., devoid of parasympathetic innervation. Distinctive feature sympathetic nervous system is that its centers are located in the chest and lumbar regions spinal cord, and prenodal fibers are shorter than postnodal fibers. The centers of the parasympathetic nervous system lie in the brain stem and in sacral region the spinal cord, and the prenodal fibers are longer than the postnodal fibers (the nodes of this part of the autonomic nervous system are most often located in the walls of the innervated organs).

The autonomic nervous system regulates biochemical metabolism in organs and tissues, regulates the secretory activity of organs and peristalsis of ducts. Masseurs in parallel with the normalization of muscle tone, altered pathological process, a treatment method is used in the form of influencing the centers of autonomic innervation in order to improve and intensify metabolic processes. To successfully fight any disease, an active recovery process is required, the regeneration of cells “crippled” by the pathological process. It is well known from human physiology that regenerative (restorative, nutritional, trophic) processes are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. The healing process can be stimulated by massaging local centers of autonomic fiber accumulation. The author significantly improved the health of patients with massage if there was various diseases nervous system, such as solaritis, ganglionitis, truncitis, constipation of the large intestine, hypertonic disease, Crohn's disease, Slater's disease, etc., which were treated unsuccessfully for 5 - 8 years drug therapy in our clinics and hospitals. Parenchymal organs(liver, kidneys, spleen, lungs, pancreas, large and small vessels body) are 100% innervated autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic). Large arteries are always surrounded by a dense network of autonomic nerves. Therefore, compression of large vessels is always accompanied by vegetative-vascular syndrome.

2. According to the traditional view of Slavic healers and healers Ancient Rus' cervical ganglion, which is located at the level of the upper third of the length of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, coordinates the work of the autonomic nervous system, consisting of 8 ganglia of the thoracic cavity (to the right and left of the spine), and two organs of the thoracic cavity (lungs, heart). It is this vegetative node that controls the trophism of the esophagus, lungs, pleura, bronchi, heart, pericardium, and diaphragm. Healers believe that if a person has diseased lungs or heart, then when pressure is applied, the cervical ganglion will also hurt. The trunk passes near the cervical ganglion vagus nerve, which (in addition to the reticular innervation of the autonomic system) provides autonomic innervation to all internal organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Therefore, a massage of the cervical plexus is automatically accompanied by a massage of the vagus nerve. At the same time with cervical plexus healers massage the right and left carotid arteries, which around themselves have a dense network of vegetative fibers. That is why many Slavic style massage therapists, before treating the organs of the thoracic cavity (heart, lungs), always massage the cervical ganglion in order to stimulate the activity of the entire autonomic nervous system of the thoracic cavity.

3. Localization of the solar plexus. By midline Down from the diaphragm to the linea terminalis there is the abdominal aortic plexus, plexus aorticus abdominalis. See Figure 33. It consists of: the celiac plexus; superior mesenteric plexus; intermesenteric plexus; inferior mesenteric plexus; iliac plexus; superior hypogastric plexus. As can be seen from this list, the visceral plexuses are located along the aorta and its visceral branches. The celiac plexus, plexus coeliacus, is the largest and most important visceral (vegetative) nerve plexus, lying in the retroperitoneal space (often called the “solar plexus” because of the many incoming and outgoing branches). This is the uppermost aortic plexus of the retroperitoneum. The celiac plexus is located at the level of the XII thoracic vertebra on the anterior surface of the aorta, on the sides of the celiac trunk. At the top, the plexus is limited by the diaphragm, at the bottom - renal arteries, on the sides - by the adrenal glands, and in front - by the pancreas (this explains the unbearable pain with tumors and inflammation of the gland) and covered by the parietal peritoneum of the posterior wall of the omental bursa above the pancreas. The plexus coeliacus includes two celiac ganglia (right and left), ganglia (glandula) coeliaca, two aortorenal ganglia, ganglia aorticorenalia, and an unpaired superior mesenteric ganglion, ganglion mesentericum superius. Several groups of branches extend from the celiac nodes. Along the branches of the aorta, they are directed to the organs, forming perivascular plexuses. These include: diaphragmatic plexus, hepatic, splenic, gastric, pancreatic, adrenal, renal, ureteric plexus, plexus on the inner surface of the sacrum. See Figure 33. The branches of the abdominal aortic plexus below the celiac plexus form the plexuses that accompany the testicular (ovarian) arteries. The branches of the abdominal aortic plexus, as well as the superior mesenteric visceral (autonomic) node along the superior mesenteric artery form the superior mesenteric plexus, plexus mesentericus superior, innervating the areas of the intestine supplied by this artery, as well as the pancreas. Direct, direct catarrhal inflammation of the solar plexus gl. solaris (solarite) is sufficient rare disease. Solaritis is caused by infections: toxic food poisoning, dysentery, salmonellosis, influenza, inflammatory diseases peritoneum. Solaritis is characterized by abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, inhibition of peristalsis, constipation. The main neurogenic causes of abdominal pain are abdominalgia ( severe pain in the abdomen), so the disease has another name - abdominal migraine.

4. Indications for solar plexus massage. Solar plexus massage. When massaging any abdominal organ, healers first massage the solar plexus, which is located in the abdominal cavity above the navel, and which coordinates the work of the autonomic nervous system of all 16 ganglia (nodes) of the abdominal cavity and pelvis (8 ganglia on the left and 8 on the right). The ganglia, in turn, innervate 18 abdominal organs. It is the autonomic ganglion called the “solar plexus” that controls the work of the 16 autonomic ganglia of the abdominal cavity, and they innervate the abdominal organs through a thin autonomic network. According to healers, the solar plexus is the “third brain” of the body (after the brain and spinal cord). The solar plexus is the “visceral brain” of the body, which controls the nutrition (trophism) of most human organs (stomach, intestines, pancreas), controls the synthesis of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (liver activity), water-salt metabolism(activity of the kidney), synthesis of red blood cells (activity of the spleen, lymphatic system, bone marrow), excretion of bile (activity of the gallbladder), removal of toxins (activity Bladder and rectum), reproductive function (activity of the genital organs). According to healers, “incorrect”, “insufficiently good” innervation of the solar plexus of the 16 ganglia of the abdominal cavity leads to deterioration in the functioning of all organs. An imbalance in innervation leads to the formation of stones in the pancreas and gall bladder, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, pancreatitis, diabetes, peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, diarrhea and constipation, ulcerative colitis and to other diseases. Healers claim that if inflammation of an abdominal organ occurs, the autonomic innervation of the organ, which is controlled by the solar plexus, will certainly suffer. That is why many Slavic style massage therapists, before starting treatment of the abdominal organs, always massage the solar plexus in order to stimulate the activity of the entire autonomic nervous system of the abdominal cavity. Simultaneously with the solar ganglion (plexus), healers massage the abdominal aorta along its entire length, since the aorta contains around itself a dense network of autonomic fibers that innervate all organs of the abdominal cavity. Massage of the “vegetative system” of the aorta also stimulates the innervation of internal organs.

Contraindications to solar plexus massage: during menstruation, pregnancy, especially in the second half, suspected ectopic pregnancy, the presence or suspicion of malignant or benign tumors of the abdominal and pelvic organs, active form of tuberculosis, acute purulent diseases of the abdominal and pelvic organs, often worsening cholelithiasis and chronic often exacerbating appendicitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum with a tendency to bleeding and in the acute stage, with umbilical hernia and hernia of the white line of the abdomen.

5. Solar plexus massage technique. Guidelines The solar plexus massage technique is as follows. Initial position of the patient during massage abdominals or abdominal organs while lying on your back. Head and shoulder girdle located on the pillow. The arms, slightly bent at the elbows, are located along the body, palms down. The legs are located on a bolster. Hips slightly apart. The starting position of the massage therapist is standing on the side of the patient’s right hand opposite the patient’s abdomen. The massage is carried out through the anterior abdominal wall, pressing with a certain force on a point 3 centimeters down from the xiphoid process. See Figure 34 - 1.

Figure 34 – 1, 2. Solar plexus massage (1). Vibration massage through the anterior abdominal wall of the autonomic nerve ganglia of the abdominal cavity (2).

The distance from the lower end of the xiphoid process (sternum) to the navel is divided into three equal segments. An imaginary line runs exactly along the middle of the body. The point at the end of the first upper segment when the massage therapist’s fingers deepen “to the bottom of the abdomen” (if the patient is lying on his back) is the exact projection of the solar plexus. The localization of the solar plexus on the back side is the 12th thoracic spinous process. Massaging the solar plexus is believed to help relax the diaphragm, which is beneficial for pathological hiccups.

1) Massage of the solar plexus should not be performed after eating. Before the massage, the patient must empty the intestines and bladder.
2) At the point of localization of the solar plexus, massage techniques are performed with the pad of the middle finger of one hand or all four fingers of both hands: circular flat stroking, circular rubbing, mechanical vibration with a vibrator or fingers. The average duration of a solar plexus massage should not exceed 10 minutes.

4) Massage of the solar plexus must be done with dry, warm hands. A touch of cold and even more so wet hands causes discomfort in the patient and reflex tension in the abdominal muscles.

5) Simultaneously with the solar ganglion, the neighboring autonomic ganglia located to the right and left of the spine are massaged. See Figure 34 - 2.

6) Massage of the solar plexus plays a preparatory role when massaging any organ of the abdominal cavity. After massaging the solar plexus, the healer begins direct massage internal organ abdominal cavity.

Stomach massage.

This paragraph is devoted to the use of massage in the treatment of stomach diseases. Most often, the world's population suffers from chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer (most often occurs simultaneously with duodenal ulcer) and gastroptosis (prolapse of the stomach). The mentioned diseases affect from 60 to 90% of the population in various countries. The causes of the disease are various: poor nutrition, nervous stress, hard work, poor quality food, poor environmental conditions. Now science has made great progress in diagnosing these diseases and offers many drugs for their treatment. But, unfortunately, it should be noted that the number of such diseases is increasing. This paragraph offers one of the most effective and completely harmless means, which will help cope with such diseases - therapeutic massage in the Slavic style. It should be said that massage will quickly give the desired result only if it is used in combination with other medicinal products: regular and high-quality nutrition, eliminating stress from life, long sleep, avoiding the consumption of vodka and coffee. Each patient, first of all, must strictly follow a diet, use qualified massage, visit a steam room in a bathhouse once a week, and do independent physical exercise for at least one hour a day.

2. Anatomy. The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity under the xiphoid process with a turn to the right along the edge of the right costal arch by 3 - 4 centimeters. The stomach consists of the entrance part - the cardial opening (cardia), the main part - the fornix (bottom), the middle part of the organ - the body (corpus). The stomach ends in the pyloric (antral) part, which is separated from the stomach by the pylorus, the sphincter. See Figure 35.

Figure 35. Structure of the stomach: 1 – fornix; 2 – greater curvature; 3 – folds of the mucous membrane; 4 – sine; 5 – pyloric region; 6 – duodenum; 7 – gatekeeper; 8 – food lane; 9 – small curvature; 10 – body; 11 – entrance.

There are two types of curvature in the stomach: small, facing the liver, and large, facing the spleen. The stomach wall consists of an outer layer (the serosa) and three inner layers: muscular, submucosal and mucous membrane. In the area of the body of the stomach there are glands that provide gastric digestion by secreting pepsin and hydrochloric acid. In the mucous membrane of the stomach (in the antrum) there are cells that produce mucus, which plays a protective role for the stomach from hydrochloric acid, thereby creating a barrier that prevents self-digestion of the gastric mucosa. The main functions of the stomach are secretory-digestive and motor. In addition, it performs suction nutrients and excretory (secretory) function. The secretory function is to secrete gastric juice along with hydrochloric acid. This process is carried out in two phases: a reflex act (secretion of gastric juices under the influence of conditioned and unconditioned reflexes), stimulation of chief cells by gastrin (a hormone that causes the formation of pepsinogen and hydrochloric acid). Of great importance in the process of digestion is motor function, since at rest the stomach contracts only occasionally. When food enters the stomach, active peristaltic movements occur, leading to the grinding of food and its movement into the duodenum. The function of the pyloric sphincter is to separate the stomach from the duodenum. This is carried out by a special obturator reflex on the part of the duodenum, which occurs when acidic contents or fat enter it. Swallowed food in the stomach is arranged in layers as it enters. Moreover, the outer layers are digested and enter the duodenum earlier than those located closer to the center of the stomach. The stomach is a pouch-like extension of the digestive tract located between the esophagus and duodenum. Gastric juice secreted by the glands contains digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other physiological active substances. It breaks down (digests) proteins, partially fats, and has a bactericidal effect. The gastric mucosa produces antianemic substances - complex compounds that affect hematopoiesis. The size of the stomach varies greatly depending on the body type and degree of filling. A moderately full stomach has a length of 24-26 cm. Length empty stomach is about 18-20 cm. The capacity of an adult’s stomach is on average 2.5 liters (1.5 liters for a woman - 4.0 liters for big man). The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity, under the diaphragm and liver. Three quarters of the stomach are located in the left hypochondrium, one quarter in the epigastric region. The cardiac inlet is located to the left of the bodies of the 10-11th thoracic vertebrae, the pyloric outlet is at the right edge of the 12th thoracic or 1st lumbar vertebra.

4. Clinic. Indications for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with Slavic massage are as follows:

1) “Abdominal breakdown,” that is, back pain with irradiation of pain into the abdominal cavity and legs after lifting excessive weights, after excessive physical work, after physical overexertion muscles of the back and anterior abdominal wall. According to the clinic, the Slavic diagnosis of “abdominal breakdown” is identical to the amount modern diagnoses such as osteochondrosis, radiculitis and sciatica.

2) Abdominal pain with intestinal volvulus.

3) Inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastritis, duodenitis, colitis).

4) Gastrointestinal disorders (colitis, gastric ulcer, duodenal bulb ulcer, chronic constipation, digestive disorders).

5) Intestinal atony, constipation, flatulence.

6) Prolapse of the stomach (gastroptosis).

Chronic gastritis is the most common disease of the digestive system. In many countries, gastritis affects more than 90% of the population, but even in European countries– such as Finland or Sweden, chronic gastritis is observed in 60% of the population. IN Lately the disease has become significantly younger. Even at 5–6 years of age, cases of chronic gastritis have been reported. This disease is characterized by damage to the gastric mucosa, which affects the glands that produce hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus. With gastritis, cell regeneration processes deteriorate, and as a result, the function of the stomach is impaired. These violations can be of two types: increased level hydrochloric acid (chronic gastritis with increased secretory activity) and reduced level hydrochloric acid (chronic gastritis with reduced secretory activity).

Clinical symptoms, by which healers determine the presence of stomach diseases, are as follows. In a person with constant pain the emotional background in the stomach is always reduced. On the face, the triangle of the nose is yellowish, and in the cold the tip of the nose is whitish, as if there was frostbite. The wings of the nose are covered in pimples. Very often such people suffer from herpes. There are painful cracks in the corners of the mouth. When you overeat, heaviness in the stomach occurs. Sagging lower lip indicates the presence of gastroptosis. Poor digestion of food in the intestines, constant “gurgling” in the stomach from peristalsis and the passage of gases. After eating, weakness and drowsiness occur. Gastritis causes anemia, and this causes shortness of breath and weakness. The healers of Ancient Rus' even had an original test to determine whether a patient had chronic gastritis: the patient eats a plate of hot and rich cabbage soup, and if after that he really wants to sleep, then the patient clearly has gastritis. In addition, healers argued that for chronic gastritis, occurring long time in teenagers, the second toe will be longer than all the other toes.

When treating hypocidal acute gastritis, healers sometimes recommend taking gastric enzymes (acidin-pepsin, abomin) for a week. It is advisable to use highly mineralized waters (“Slavyanskaya”, “Smirnovskaya”, “Arzni”, “Essentuki”, etc.) cool, with gas. You can use them instead a large number of(up to 2 liters per day) herbal decoctions from medicinal herbs: plantain, chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula flowers, mint, sea buckthorn wormwood.

5. Diagnosis of stomach diseases. Healers of Ancient Rus' were sure that inflammatory diseases of the stomach cause pain, and pain causes tension in the back muscles and displaces the internal organs of the abdomen upward. The navel moves upward, the umbilical fossa will be extended upward. The navel may deviate upward from the center due to tension only muscles of the anterior abdominal wall, at the same time powerful paravertebral muscles of the back. Consequently, the muscles in contact with the stomach in front (abdominal wall) and behind (paravertebral muscles) are also tense. Palpation of the stomach with inflamed mucous membrane will naturally be painful. Inflammation of the walls of the stomach is transmitted to the nearest nerve ganglia, including the solar plexus, which will be painful when palpated through the anterior wall of the abdomen. With stomach diseases, you can find several painful points “on bottom of the abdomen" Healers use all diagnostic methods specific to Slavic medicine:

1) When palpating the stomach, pain occurs,

2) with severe pain in the stomach, the navel moves upward,

3) with severe pain in the stomach, the umbilical fossa lengthens, stretches upward,

4) displacement of the aorta to the right is rarely observed,

5) false shortening of the leg is rarely observed and only with severe pain,

6) in the presence of gastritis and gastric ulcer, many pain points"at the bottom of the stomach"

7) with severe pain in the stomach, the patient slouches greatly.

8) Modern massage therapists use all advances for diagnosis medical science: clinical and biochemical tests, x-ray studies, ultrasound examination, computer scanning, etc.

Read more about diagnostic methods in § 5.

6. List of treatment methods used in Slavic massage. The stomach is well accessible for massage. For treatment, healers actively used physical displacement of internal organs downward, and used vacuum technologies to shift internal organs downward. For stomach diseases, you can use all methods of Slavic style therapeutic massage.

1) warming the stomach and the whole body in the bath, using more herbal solutions (herbal medicine, herbal medicine) after the steam room, depending on the type of gastritis (hypocidal or hyperacid), the healer prescribes various herbal infusions,

2) massage of the solar plexus, massage of other abdominal ganglia,

3) massage of painful points “at the bottom of the abdomen”,

4) forceful displacement of the abdominal organs down to the pelvis,

5) pressing the abdominal organs with a fist,

6) direct massage of the “sick” organ,

7) massage of distant painful points (trigger points) on the limbs and located behind the body (not inside the abdomen, but along the spine),

8) forceful displacement of the aorta in physiological correct position,

9) vacuum techniques (pot vacuum, upward traction of the abdominal wall, scooping method, method deep breathing),

10) massage the stomach using tension and relaxation of the diaphragm,

11) forceful closure of the aortic lumen to “wash out blood” of the stomach.

12) for chronic infectious disease stomach that cannot be treated with antibiotics (for example, viral etiology) a massage method is used to increase immunity, which consists of massage of the adrenal glands, tonsils, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes of the abdominal cavity, lymphatic capillaries of the entire surface of the body, lymphatic superficial lymph nodes (cervical, axillary and inguinal) and autohemotherapy is used (transfusion of the patient’s own blood from a vein into a muscle).

Read more about the mentioned treatment methods in § 6.

§ 13. Solar plexus massage.

It is interesting to note that the chest cavity contains only 2 organs: the lungs and the heart (the esophagus is an appendage of the gastrointestinal tract). Autonomic innervation of the thoracic cavity organs is carried out by the cervical ganglion and the vagus nerve. The abdominal cavity contains 9 times more internal organs than the thoracic cavity. It is for this reason that the Slavic style of massage pays much more attention to massage of the abdominal organs, and practices very little treatment of the thoracic organs. The abdominal cavity contains 18 organs: the final portion of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, two kidneys, two adrenal glands, bladder, ureters, spleen, female genital organs (uterus, appendages, ovaries, vagina), male genital organs (prostate), aorta, lymph nodes, autonomic ganglia, etc. Autonomic innervation of the abdominal organs is carried out by the abdominal ganglia, which are controlled by the solar plexus. Massage therapists working according to the laws of ancient Slavic massage begin massage of the thoracic and abdominal organs by activating the work of the main autonomic nerve ganglia, which innervate all internal organs: the cervical ganglion and the solar plexus.
1. Fisiology of the autonomic nervous system. Any large vessel is enveloped in a thin network of vegetative fibers; nerves and veins lie on its surface. That is why not only the large somatic nerve is subjected to mechanical compression during radiculitis, but also the vessels and the thin network of autonomic nerves that envelops large vessels along the periphery.

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Figure 33 - 1, 2. Nodes (ganglia) of the autonomic nervous system, view of the inner surface of the body: 1 – pterygopalatine ganglion, 2 – cervical ganglion and descending vagus nerve, 3 – thoracic ganglia (total number No. 8), 4 – solar plexus,gl. solaris, 5 – abdominal ganglia (total number No. 12), or celiac plexus of the autonomic system, 6 – sacral (sacral) ganglia (total number No. 6).
All internal human organs are innervated by the autonomic nervous system. Massage can influence large nodes of the autonomic system of the spine, which are located along the inner surface of the chest and abdominal cavity. It is interesting to note that it is impossible to influence the nodes of the autonomic nervous system of the thoracic region with massage, since the chest interferes with this. At the same time, you can easily massage the nodes of the autonomic nervous system of the lumbar spine through the abdominal wall. For this purpose, the massage therapist’s fingers should go deep to the “bottom” of the abdominal cavity (with the patient lying down), that is, a deep massage of the abdominal cavity is performed. Simultaneously with the nodes of the autonomic nervous system, the somatic nerves innervating the legs (ligaments, joint capsules, tendons, muscles, fascia surrounding all muscles) can be massaged through the abdominal wall. See Figure 33. The autonomic nervous system is divided according to its location and functional role into central and peripheral sections.Central department represented by the parasympathetic nuclei of the III, VII, IX and X pairs of cranial nerves lying in the brain stem ( in the hypothalamus), the autonomic nucleus of the lateral (intermediate) column of the VIII cervical, all thoracic and two upper lumbar segments of the spinal cord, the sacral parasympathetic nuclei of the three sacral segments of the spinal cord. Biocurrents for the entire autonomic nervous system are generated in the brain stem (in the hypothalamus). Autonomic (peripheral) nerve fibers form nerve trunks and follow as part of the cranial and spinal nerves, and along the way there are necessarily vegetative nodes, where the transfer of excitation from the central neuron to the peripheral occurs. Thus, autonomic nerve fibers are divided into prenodal (preganglionic) and postnodal (postganglionic). Prenodal fibers are covered with a myelin sheath and exit the brain and spinal cord as part of the roots of the corresponding cranial and spinal nerves. Post-nodal fibers do not have a myelin sheath and carry nerve impulses from nodes to smooth muscles, glands and tissues. Autonomic fibers are thinner than somatic fibers, and nerve impulses are transmitted through them at a lower speed. Depending on the topography of the autonomic nuclei and nodes, the nature of the influence on the functions of the innervated organs, as well as differences in the length of the pre- and postnodal fibers, the autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts - sympathetic and parasympathetic. The influence of these two parts on the work of various organs usually has an opposite nature: if one system has an enhancing effect, then the other has an inhibitory effect. Thus, both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers go to all organs and tissues; the exceptions are the majority of smooth muscle membranes of blood vessels, ureters, smooth muscles of the spleen, hair follicles, etc., devoid of parasympathetic innervation. A distinctive feature of the sympathetic nervous system is that its centers are located in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord, and the prenodal fibers are shorter than the postnodal fibers. The centers of the parasympathetic nervous system lie in the brain stem and in the sacral part of the spinal cord, and the prenodal fibers are longer than the postnodal fibers (the nodes of this part of the autonomic nervous system are most often located in the walls of the innervated organs).

The autonomic nervous system regulates biochemical metabolism in organs and tissues, regulates the secretory activity of organs and peristalsis of ducts. Massage therapists, in parallel with normalizing the tone of muscles altered by the pathological process, use a treatment method in the form of influencing the centers of autonomic innervation in order to improve and intensify metabolic processes. To successfully fight any disease, an active recovery process is required, the regeneration of cells “crippled” by the pathological process. It is well known from human physiology that regenerative (restorative, nutritional, trophic) processes are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. The healing process can be stimulated by massaging local centers of autonomic fiber accumulation. The author significantly improved the health of patients with massage in the presence of various diseases of the nervous system, such as solaritis, ganglionitis, truncitis, constipation of the large intestine, hypertension, Crohn's disease, Slater's disease and so on, which were unsuccessfully treated for 5 - 8 years with drug therapy in our clinics and hospitals. Parenchymal organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, lungs, pancreas, large and small vessels of the body) are 100% innervated autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic). Large arteries are always surrounded by a dense network of autonomic nerves. Therefore, compression of large vessels is always accompanied by vegetative-vascular syndrome.
2 . According to the traditional view of Slavic healers and healers of Ancient Rus' cervical ganglion, which is located at the level of the upper third of the length of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, coordinates the work of the autonomic nervous system, consisting of 8 ganglia of the thoracic cavity (to the right and left of the spine), and two organs of the thoracic cavity (lungs, heart). It is this vegetative node that controls the trophism of the esophagus, lungs, pleura, bronchi, heart, pericardium, and diaphragm. Healers believe that if a person has diseased lungs or heart, then when pressure is applied, the cervical ganglion will also hurt. Next to the cervical ganglion passes the trunk of the vagus nerve, which (in addition to the reticular innervation of the autonomic system) provides autonomic innervation to all internal organs of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Therefore, a massage of the cervical plexus is automatically accompanied by a massage of the vagus nerve. Simultaneously with the cervical plexus, healers massage the right and left carotid arteries, which have a dense network of autonomic fibers around them. That is why many Slavic style massage therapists, before treating the organs of the thoracic cavity (heart, lungs), always massage the cervical ganglion in order to stimulate the activity of the entire autonomic nervous system of the thoracic cavity.
3. Localization of the solar plexus. Along the midline down from the diaphragm to the linea terminalis is the abdominal aortic plexus, plexus aorticus abdominalis. See Figure 33. It consists of: the celiac plexus; superior mesenteric plexus; intermesenteric plexus; inferior mesenteric plexus; iliac plexus; superior hypogastric plexus. As can be seen from this list, the visceral plexuses are located along the aorta and its visceral branches. The celiac plexus, plexus coeliacus, is the largest and most important visceral (autonomic) nerve plexus lying in the retroperitoneum (often called the “solar plexus” due to its many incoming and outgoing branches). This is the uppermost aortic plexus of the retroperitoneum. The celiac plexus is located at the level of the XII thoracic vertebra on the anterior surface of the aorta, on the sides of the celiac trunk. At the top, the plexus is limited by the diaphragm, at the bottom - by the renal arteries, on the sides - by the adrenal glands, and in front - by the pancreas (this explains the unbearable pain with tumors and inflammation of the gland) and is covered by the parietal peritoneum of the posterior wall of the omental bursa above the pancreas. The plexus coeliacus includes two celiac ganglia (right and left), ganglia (glandula) coeliaca, two aortorenal ganglia, ganglia aorticorenalia, and an unpaired superior mesenteric ganglion, ganglion mesentericum superius. Several groups of branches extend from the celiac nodes. Along the branches of the aorta, they are directed to the organs, forming perivascular plexuses. These include: diaphragmatic plexus, hepatic, splenic, gastric, pancreatic, adrenal, renal, ureteric plexus, plexus on the inner surface of the sacrum. See Figure 33. The branches of the abdominal aortic plexus below the celiac plexus form the plexuses that accompany the testicular (ovarian) arteries. The branches of the abdominal aortic plexus, as well as the superior mesenteric visceral (autonomic) node along the superior mesenteric artery form the superior mesenteric plexus, plexus mesentericus superior, innervating the areas of the intestine supplied by this artery, as well as the pancreas. Direct, direct catarrhal inflammation of the solar plexus gl. solaris (solaritis) is a fairly rare disease. Solaritis is caused by infections: toxic food poisoning, dysentery, salmonellosis, influenza, inflammatory diseases of the peritoneum. Solaritis is characterized by abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, inhibition of peristalsis, and constipation. The main neurogenic causes of abdominal pain are abdominalgia (severe abdominal pain), which is why the disease has another name - abdominal migraine.
4. Indications for solar plexus massage.Massage withsolar plexus. When massaging any abdominal organ, healers first massage the solar plexus, which is located in the abdominal cavity above the navel, and which coordinates the work of the autonomic nervous system of all 16 ganglia (nodes) of the abdominal cavity and pelvis (8 ganglia on the left and 8 on the right). The ganglia, in turn, innervate 18 abdominal organs. It is the autonomic ganglion called the “solar plexus” that controls the work of the 16 autonomic ganglia of the abdominal cavity, and they innervate the abdominal organs through a thin autonomic network. According to healers, the solar plexus is the “third brain” of the body (after the brain and spinal cord). The solar plexus is the “visceral brain” of the body, which controls the nutrition (trophism) of most human organs (stomach, intestines, pancreas), controls the synthesis of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (liver activity), water-salt metabolism (kidney activity), synthesis red blood cells (activity of the spleen, lymphatic system, bone marrow), excretion of bile (activity of the gallbladder), elimination of toxins (activity of the bladder and rectum), reproductive function (activity of the genital organs). According to healers, “incorrect”, “insufficiently good” innervation of the solar plexus of the 16 ganglia of the abdominal cavity leads to deterioration in the functioning of all organs. An imbalance in innervation leads to the formation of stones in the pancreas and gall bladder, kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, pancreatitis, sugar debit, gastric and duodenal ulcers, diarrhea and constipation, ulcerative colitis and other diseases. Healers claim that if inflammation of an abdominal organ occurs, the autonomic innervation of the organ, which is controlled by the solar plexus, will certainly suffer. That is why many Slavic style massage therapists, before starting treatment of the abdominal organs, always massage the solar plexus in order to stimulate the activity of the entire autonomic nervous system of the abdominal cavity. Simultaneously with the solar ganglion (plexus), healers massage the abdominal aorta along its entire length, since the aorta contains around itself a dense network of autonomic fibers that innervate all organs of the abdominal cavity. Massage of the “vegetative system” of the aorta also stimulates the innervation of internal organs.

The internal organs of the abdominal cavity are innervated by the autonomic nervous system, which is all under the control of the solar plexus. Slavic massage very often begins with toning the solar plexus, since this can influence the entire autonomic system of the body. Indications for solar plexus massage: for a distended abdominal wall, obesity, chronic gastritis, gastroptosis, visceroptosis, chronic non-infectious colitis and enterocolitis, solarium, diabetes mellitus, chronic cholecystitis, atonic and spastic constipation, hypertensive and hypotonic diseases, hemorrhoids, varicose veins of the lower extremities , stomach and duodenal ulcers without exacerbation, Hirschsprung's disease, rickets, malnutrition in children, cachexia in women after prolonged fasting, and so on.
Contraindications to solar plexus massage: during menstruation, pregnancy, especially in the second half, suspected ectopic pregnancy, the presence or suspicion of malignant or benign tumors of the abdominal and pelvic organs, active form of tuberculosis, acute purulent diseases of the abdominal and pelvic organs, often exacerbating cholelithiasis and chronic often exacerbating appendicitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum with a tendency to bleeding and in the acute stage, with an umbilical hernia and hernia of the white line of the abdomen.
5. Solar plexus massage technique. The guidelines for the solar plexus massage technique are as follows. The initial position of the patient when massaging the abdominal press or abdominal organs is lying on his back. The head and shoulder girdle are located on the pillow. The arms, slightly bent at the elbows, are located along the body, palms down. The legs are located on a bolster. Hips slightly apart. The starting position of the massage therapist is standing on the side of the patient’s right hand opposite the patient’s abdomen. The massage is carried out through the anterior abdominal wall, pressing with a certain force on a point 3 centimeters down from the xiphoid process. See Figure 34 - 1.

Figure 34 – 1, 2. Solar plexus massage (1). Vibration massage through the anterior abdominal wall of the autonomic nerve ganglia of the abdominal cavity (2).
The distance from the lower end of the xiphoid process (sternum) to the navel is divided into three equal segments. An imaginary line runs exactly along the middle of the body. The point at the end of the first upper segment when the massage therapist’s fingers deepen “to the bottom of the abdomen” (if the patient is lying on his back) is the exact projection of the solar plexus. The localization of the solar plexus on the back side is the 12th thoracic spinous process. Massaging the solar plexus is believed to help relax the diaphragm, which is beneficial for pathological hiccups.

4) Massage of the solar plexus must be done with dry, warm hands. The touch of cold and especially wet hands causes discomfort in the patient and reflex tension in the abdominal muscles.

5) Simultaneously with the solar ganglion, the neighboring autonomic ganglia located to the right and left of the spine are massaged. See Figure 34 - 2.

6) Massage of the solar plexus plays a preparatory role when massaging any organ of the abdominal cavity. After massaging the solar plexus, the healer begins direct massage of the internal organ of the abdominal cavity.

During the massage of the solar plexus area, you need to work out all the points located on the line conditionally connecting the xiphoid process and the navel. In some people they line up exactly along the midline, in others they are slightly shifted to the side.

Let's divide the imaginary line connecting the xiphoid process and the navel into three parts. First desired point will be located at the beginning of the xiphoid process, the second - symmetrical to the periphery of the solar plexus - in the middle between the upper and middle thirds of the line, the third - symmetrical to the central part of the solar plexus - in the middle between the middle and lower thirds of the line.

When the lines are shifted slightly downward, the points are also located slightly lower, in the navel area.

When performing a massage, we consistently perform the following techniques:

♦ circular rubbing with the pads of vertically placed 2–4 fingers (Fig. 3.22);

♦ rubbing the rib or nail phalanx with circular movements thumb;

♦ rubbing in a circular motion with the pad of the middle finger (with elements of vibration) (Fig. 3.23).

Rice. 3.22. Circular rubbing with pads of vertically placed 2–4 fingers

Rice. 3.23. Rubbing in a circular motion with the pad of the middle finger (with elements of vibration)

Stomach massage

The stomach is a pouch-like extension along the digestive tract between the esophagus and duodenum. It is located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity - under the diaphragm and liver. Three quarters of it are located in the left hypochondrium, one quarter in the epigastric region. The entrance cardiac foramen is located to the left of the 10th and 11th thoracic vertebrae, the exit is at the right edge of the 12th thoracic or 1st lumbar vertebra.

The volume of the stomach of each person is directly proportional to the body type, and also varies depending on the amount eaten. If a person has not eaten to his fullest, the length of the stomach increases to 26 cm; in a “hungry” state it does not exceed 20 cm. The normal capacity of the stomach of an adult varies according to these parameters from 1.5 to 4 liters.

Schematically, the structure of the stomach looks like this: anterior and back wall, as well as minor and major curvature. In the upper part of the lesser curvature is the source of the entrance of the esophagus into the stomach, which is called the cardial foramen. On the right is a narrow section of the stomach, called the pyloric part. It contains the pyloric cave, the pyloric canal and the duodenum.

One of the functions of the gastric glands is to secrete gastric juice, the digestive enzymes of which allow the digestion of absorbed proteins and partly fats, and also have a therapeutic bactericidal effect. In addition, the gastric mucosa produces anti-anemic substances that affect the intensity of blood supply.

The job of the stomach is to prepare food for the digestive process. A pasty mass forms in the stomach, which then moves through the pylorus to the duodenum.

Now let's look at the stomach massage technique. The person being massaged should lie on his back, and then, during the massage, roll over onto his right side - in this position, the passage of food gruel to the duodenum is easier.

The initial stage of the massage is abdominal stroking techniques. Then we proceed to rubbing the stomach area, performing circular movements in the direction from top to bottom and from left to right with the pads of four fingers (Fig. 3.24, A ), after which - circular movements with a brush folded in the form of a “beak” (Fig. 3.24, b).

Rice. 3.24. Rubbing the stomach area in a circular motion: a – pads of four fingers; b – with a brush folded in the form of a “beak”

The next technique is a concussion. We carry it out by spreading our fingers like a rake and placing them along the midline of the lower third of the distance between the xiphoid process and the 11th rib. You need to move your fingers from left to right.

This part of the massage has a particularly noticeable healing effect in case of atony, stretching or prolapse of the stomach.

If a stronger impact is required from the massage, then you need to insert the fingers placed with a rake deeper, directing them along the vector of greater curvature. The movements should imitate the ejection of the contents of the stomach outward (Fig. 3.25).

Rice. 3.25. Shaking with raking fingers

Doing the previous exercise, Breathing Jizhong, you may notice some tension in the solar plexus area.

The solar plexus is located about an inch or an inch and a half below the end of the sternum. You should already be familiar with this point because this is where you place your fingertips when doing the Spleen Healing Sound you learned in Week Five. The Spleen Healing Sound, H-U-U-U-U-U, is extremely effective in releasing tension in the solar plexus area. However, at this point it can accumulate great amount toxins, she is very susceptible to stress and enslavement and requires massage in order to completely relax her.

Solar Plexus point in Chinese is called Zhongwan. In the West, it is often called the “pit of the stomach.” It is located on the Functional Channel*, which runs down the front of the body, between the heart and the navel. Massaging this point will have a positive effect on the spleen, pancreas, stomach and liver. The Solar Plexus point also controls the body's aura, the electromagnetic field surrounding the body. In addition, the Solar Plexus Point determines the location of the Middle Dantian, used by Taoists in advanced practices of Inner Alchemy, which go far beyond the scope of this book.

1. Fold both hands back sides in front of.

2. Press on the solar plexus area with your index, middle and ring fingers both hands.

3. Massage in a circular motion, making at least 9 clockwise movements and 9 counterclockwise movements.

Don't press too hard at first. As it progresses, you can increase the pressure. With practice, you will feel the Solar Plexus Point relax as you massage it.

*Point number 12.

How to see a human aura

Most people cannot see the aura without special training. In China, the ability to see a person's aura is highly valued among qigong practitioners. I personally studied with a Qigong Master who diagnosed his patients based on the color of their aura. Here's a simple exercise he taught me.

1. Place your partner in front of a white wall, screen, or any other light surface. The lighter the background, the easier it will be to see the aura.

2. Stand about ten steps away from your partner and look at a point about an inch above his head.

3. Don't look too hard, just let your eyes relax.

4. After some period of time you should see something along the contour

partner's head. It may look like a vague shadow or a haze over the hot surface of a freeway. It can rise as little as an inch or surround the entire head, spreading out a full foot or more. It can be colorless or any color.

The idea is to see something. When you see it, most of you will realize that you have experienced this many times but just didn't pay attention. Once you get the hang of this, seeing auras will become completely easy for you. Remember that the aura may shift or disappear and reappear, especially if you try to stare directly at it. Try to look a little higher or a little to the side.

All have an electromagnetic field. It can be photographed using the Kirlian method. This is science, not mysticism.

You can do this exercise on your own using a large mirror and standing in front of a white or light-colored surface. Best opportunity seeing the aura of someone who doesn't know what you're doing is like watching a speaker addressing a group of people. If the speaker is standing against a light background, then it will not be difficult for you to see his aura. I remember the first time I did this. I observed a lawyer presenting to a jury in a criminal court. And as I looked at him, I could see a red and gold aura around his head. He made some dramatic statement and then turned to the left - while his aura continued to move to the right. I told my teacher about this incident. He smiled and said, “Now you understand.”

Some people cannot see the aura no matter how hard they practice. If you are one of these people, don't despair. This is not given to everyone, but so what? There are many other valuable exercises in this book for you.

Aura protection

Aura is just the name for the electromagnetic field that surrounds all living things. And whether we see it or not, when we are in the company of other people, our own electromagnetic field interacts and overlaps with others electromagnetic fields. And these aura fields, in turn, are influenced by our thoughts and feelings. Brain waves carry a small electrical charge that can change the electromagnetic field of our aura.

Taoist martial artists used their aura in various ways to defeat their opponents. The most important technique was to expand your aura and “envelop” your opponent with it. When your opponent is inside your energy field, you begin to feel his movements before they happen.

The Solar Plexus point controls the aura. It's good if it's open and not blocked. When it is closed or tense, you feel anxious and panicky. When it is open, you are fearless and able to take risks. However, if your Solar Plexus Point is too open, it may be impossible to screen out the thoughts and emotional feelings of others when you are in their company, and you may feel overwhelmed or lost.

You should be able to determine for yourself how open you want to be with another person or group of people. Here's how it's done.

1. Imagine a shield opposite your solar plexus. It can be any shape you like, and if you are also prone to visualization, imagine some kind of drawing or inscription on it. (Your initials will work just fine.)

2. When this shield is opposite yours

solar plexus, you close this point and your aura thickens. This protects you from being affected by other people's thoughts and feelings.

3. Raise or lower the shield as much as you like to determine the intensity of interactions with people.

Daoyin: Part Two

This week we will continue to explore Daoyin for the legs and internal pelvic muscles. The set of exercises you will learn this week is one of my favorites. All of this cycle is performed lying on your back. The key is to keep your buttocks lifted off the floor, press your lower and middle back firmly into the floor, and do Abdominal Breathing. The active part occurs during exhalation.

Daoyin 5: spreading the elbows and squeezing the knees

1. Lie on your back with your legs raised off the floor and your feet together in a butterfly position.

2. Place both hands between your legs, above the center line of your body, with the palms of both hands clasped together.

3. Extend your elbows until they touch your knees; if necessary, bring your knees together slightly, but your elbows should be in contact with your knees.

4. Inhale Abdominal Breathing and remain relaxed.

5. Exhale slowly and at the same time try to squeeze your knees together and push your elbows out to the sides, so as not to allow your knees to move more than an inch or two. Raise your buttocks off the floor.

6. Inhale and relax, lowering your buttocks to the floor.

7. Repeat at least three times per lesson.

Daoyin 6: pushing the knees up

While doing the previous exercise, Jizhong Breathing, you may have noticed some tension in the solar plexus area. The solar plexus is located about an inch or an inch and a half below the end of the sternum. You should already be familiar with this point because this is where you place your fingertips when doing the Spleen Healing Sound you learned in Week Five. The Spleen Healing Sound, H-U-U-U-U-U, is extremely effective in releasing tension in the solar plexus area. However, a huge amount of toxins can accumulate at this point, it is very susceptible to stress and constriction and requires massage in order to completely relax it. The Solar Plexus point in Chinese is called Zhongwang. In the West, it is often called the “pit of the stomach.” It is located on the Functional Channel, which runs down the front of the body, between the heart and the navel. Massaging this point will have a positive effect on the spleen, pancreas, stomach and liver. The Solar Plexus point also controls the body's aura, the electromagnetic field surrounding the body. In addition, the Solar Plexus Point determines the location of the Middle Dan Tian, used by Taoists in advanced practices of Internal Alchemy, which go far beyond the scope of this book.1. Place both hands with the backs of your hands in front of you.2. Press the solar plexus area with the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands.3. Massage in a circular motion, make at least 9 clockwise and 9 counterclockwise strokes. Do not press too hard at first.