EXERCISES.
As many girls are affected by spinal curvature, round shoulders, weak back or ankles, prolapsed stomach, bowels, or pelvic organs, constipation and poor general circulation, it seems well to give a few exercises that shall be corrective of these defects, premising that each exercise should be begun gradually and easily, increasing frequency and force, as strength is gained, say five times a day the first week, eight times a day the second week, and so on.
Never exercise in tight clothing or in a corset, and do not exercise to exhaustion.
To Overcome Slight Lateral Curvature.
1. If it is the right shoulder that is depressed, place the hands on hips or behind neck, and bend slowly to the left.
Reverse this movement if the left is the lower shoulder.
2. With arms raised above the head, bend the body slowly forward and try to touch the floor without bending the knees, then rise slowly to an erect position.
Do not fold the arms in front.
Any motion that brings hands together behind the back is good.