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2 By Raphael Rettner D.C. Version 1.00 May, 2009 Limits of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranty The author and publisher of this e-book and the associated materials have used their best efforts in preparing this material. The author and publisher make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this material. They disclaim any warranties expressed or implied, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The author and publisher shall in no event be held liable for any loss or other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. If you have any doubts about anything, the advice of a competent professional should be sought. This material contains elements protected under International and Federal Copyright laws and treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 2

3 About the Author Dr. Raphael Rettner is a Palmer College of Chiropractic West graduate and has been in practice since Dr. Rettner is one of the most highly skilled and respected chiropractors in the United States. He has made numerous radio and T.V. appearances, is the author of Vegetarian Cooking for People with Allergies and has produced several DVDs including: End P.M.S Now!, The Ultimate Diet, and Twelve Causes of an Unstable Spine. He has studied both force and non-force techniques such as Advanced Biostructural Correction, Applied Kinesiology, Biophysics, Gonstead, S.O.T. and over a dozen others. With a combination of creative thinking and an insatiable quest for knowledge, Dr. Rettner has developed several new and exciting chiropractic techniques. Since 1994 he has taught these in his Applied Trigger Points seminar to chiropractors all across the United States, Australia, Canada and England. You can reach Raphael at drrettner@sbcglobal.net Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 3

4 Table of Contents Introduction... 5 Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System... 6 Chapter 2: Lymphatic Massage Step By Step... 8 Chapter 3: Brushing Off The Energy Chapter 4: Conclusion Conclusion: Resources Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 4

5 Introduction Hi, I m Dr. Rettner. I discussed lymphatic massage. Lymphatic massage has its origins in ancient India. This form of lymphatic massage is excellent for treating the flu and getting over it within one to three days. I will be discussing the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, the step by step demonstration of how to give a lymphatic massage including gas releasing techniques and how to brush off the energy at the end of the treatment. Lets begin. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 5

6 Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System The lymph system acts like a giant coffee filter for the body. It filters out bacteria, viruses and other foreign material. It can also be used to produce antibodies and lymphocytes which help protect the body. The lymphatic system offers an alternate route for the return of tissue fluid to the bloodstream. It is made up of a network of lymph capillaries which collect the tissue fluids. The lymph flows to larger lymph vessels, then on to lymph nodes which act like garbage dumpsters and to the right lymphatic duct, or to the thoracic duct. All lymph vessels except those from the right side of the body drain into the thoracic duct. The thoracic duct originates from the cisterna chyli in the lumbar region, anterior to the low back. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 6

7 The right side of the body drains into right lymphatic duct. Lymph flow is maintained by the milking action of the muscles, the movement of the diaphragm and the chest in the respiratory system and peristalsis in the digestive tract. The majority of the movement, however, comes from exercise or massage. Lymphatic massage moves the lymph from the feet up the legs to the neck and chest, and then back down the chest. It is essential to take an enema after the lymphatic massage. Otherwise, the toxins will just recirculate. It is also important not to do the massage on someone with cancer or Hodgkins disease, as it may spread the cancer. Now we begin. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 7

8 Chapter 2: Lymphatic Massage Step By Step Gas Releasing Techniques: I started the lymphatic massage by doing the gas releasing techniques. That s to free up the colon, so there is no problem when you re doing the massage. Start that by placing the hands on the iliac crest and the thumbs in the lower back, in the lumbar region and do a gentle rocking motion for about 20 seconds. Next, massage with a circular motion underneath the ribs. This also helps to free the gas. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 8

9 Next, we make an upside down L going down the ribs into the descending colon; do that several times. I did this throughout the massage. The feet-next, I put lotion on the legs and on the feet. I worked the lymph points in the foot, especially the point between the great toe and the 2nd toe. I worked from the front of the foot towards the heel, anterior to posterior. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 9

10 Next, rotate the ankle and then milk the Achilles tendon towards the head. Then milk below the knee with the thumbs. It s just like squeezing toothpaste out of a toothpaste tube. Next milk above the knee up to the groin. Then do the other leg. First go up to the knee, then up to the groin. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 10

11 Pumping: Place your thumb below the pubic bone and your fingers on the abdomen, with the other hand on the foot, rock up with the foot and squeeze and pump at the groin. This creates an artificial pump for the lymphatic system to help move it along. Do the other side. Alternate the pumping action between the two hands. Next, I used the lower hand on the groin, the upper hand on the pectoralis major muscle and alternately pump those two. Then do the other side. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 11

12 Next, I went up to the trapezius muscle (just above the shoulder, next to the neck). I pumped the trapezius and the pectoralis muscles. alternating the pumping. Lastly, I pumped the groin and the trapezius muscle. I Alternated the pumping. Then I came up to the pectoralis muscle and the trapezius Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 12

13 Massage down the sternum, down into the descending colon. Do that always three times. Tell the patient to take a deep breath in and out. Ribs: Rub lotion into the belly, onto the chest and do the lymphatic area of the ribs. Go straight from medial to lateral and don t follow the contour of the ribs, just go straight out. Feel for any tender spots or lumps. Go all the way up to the clavicle. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 13

14 The breast: With your thumbs, massage in the center of the breast towards the nipple; feel for lymph nodes and for any lumps. The lumps should move freely. A lump that is stuck to the chest wall may be cancerous and you should report that to a physician. Then massage towards the sternum. If you should find a lump, try to massage it out. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 14

15 Then go to the lateral side and go towards the sternum. Then press in the center with your fingers underneath and move laterally. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 15

16 Next, push the breast towards the sternum and massage laterally towards the arm pit. Then, push the breast toward the arm pit and massage medially towards the sternum. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 16

17 Then massage with a gliding motion down the sternum, down to the descending colon. Tell the patient to breathe in and out. Next, do the other breast. With the thumbs, massage in the center of the breasts towards the nipple, Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 17

18 then towards the sternum, then press in the center with the fingers underneath and move out laterally. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 18

19 Next, push the breast towards the sternum and massage laterally towards the arm pit. Feel for any lumps and massage them out. Lastly, push the breast towards the arm pit and massage medially towards the sternum. Tell the patient to breathe in and out. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 19

20 Sternum to Colon: Massage down the sternum, across the lower ribs and down to the descending colon. Massage the ribs above the breasts from lateral to medial towards the sternum. Massage inferior and then superior to the clavicle, lateral to medial. Next, massage with a gliding motion down the sternum towards the descending colon. Tell the patient to breathe in and out. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 20

21 The Neck: pre auricular nodes: Turn the head to one side, go down the pre auricular nodes, can massage out these lymph nodes. It got a little softer. post auricular nodes: then do the post auricular nodes and the occipital nodes. I palpated a lymph node that was pretty tender, so I spent a little bit of time on that. You Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 21

22 occipital nodes: Next I went to the occipital node just behind the occiput. It was really tender, so I spent quite a bit of time on it. Then I asked the patient to turn her head to the other side. I worked the preauricular nodes, in front of the ear, Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 22

23 the post auricular nodes and lastly, the occipital nodes. These were a little bit tight and tender, so I worked them for a little bit. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 23

24 I moved the lymph into the right lymphatic duct and on the other side it was into the thoracic duct. Next, pump at the axilla and the trapezius, alternately. Then do the other side. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 24

25 Next, move all the lymph right into the center of the neck and then we ll move it all down the sternum into the descending colon. Tell the patient to breathe in and out. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 25

26 Chapter 3: Brushing Off The Energy The last step is to brush off the energy. Start with both hands at the shoulders. Bring them toward the midback and then across and down. Do that three times. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 26

27 Chapter 4: Enema It s important to do an enema after receiving a lymphatic massage. If you do not do an enema, the toxins will just recirculate and you will feel very sick afterwards. If you do an enema, all the toxins will leave and you ll feel really great. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 27

28 Conclusion: This form of lymphatic massage is excellent for treating the flu. If you don t receive a lymphatic massage, the flu can last anywhere from two weeks to a month. If you get a lymphatic massage, you should be over the flu within one to three days. It s also helpful to take tincture of Echinacea, which is an herbal tincture when you have the flu and plenty of vitamins C. Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 28

29 Resources The Lymphatic Massage DVD is available from Excelsior Productions. Call or order on Copyright 2009 Raphael Rettner D.C. All Rights Reserved. Page 29

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