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pelvic inflammatory disease exercises
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease exercises

1. lying on back, relax, concentrate and press gently with thumb on acupuncture point 3 inches below navel; rub and knead gently around spot clockwise then counterclockwise, 300 times in each direction; do this morning and afternoon
2. lying on back, legs extended out naturally, press hard with thumbs around acupuncture points located between thighs and groin just over femoral artery; keep pressing for 30 sec., release and repeat 3 times
3. sit on edge of chair, with palms resting on abdomen and legs apart, breathe in and out deeply; while breathing out, bend upper body forward until head is lower than knees; at same time press hard against lower abdomen with both hands, then release abdomen, stretch neck forward and raise head slowly while breathing in; repeat 7-14 times; finish with 6 deep knee bends
4. walk in a circle taking large steps, arms to sides; as left foot steps forward, sway arms to left; as right foot steps forward, sway arms to right; if dizzy walk in the other direction; walk 10-20 min. per day


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