11. FREEDOM OF NECK AND THROAT
Knead with both hands the whole throat and neck, moving every part and eliminating any soreness or stiffness.
The night gown should be unbuttoned and the breast bare. The fingers should be used and also the palm of the hand and the thumb so that every part of the neck and throat shall be set free.
In most persons spots will be found that have some tenderness or soreness, especially if there is any cold or sore throat, and these parts should receive careful attention and manipulation, which should be continued until the soreness is removed. Persevere until the whole throat feels perfectly free and relaxed. It is often the case that some gland is weak and can be strengthened by this massage.
This exercise and that of the manipulation of the stomach, as well as the exercises which follow, have a wonderful effect upon the voice.
12. FREEDOM OF NECK AND HEAD
Pivot the head as far as possible to the right and then as far as possible to the left.
This exercise is also best practiced in quadruple rhythm. The hands may be around the back of the neck. Knead deeply and remove any congestion.
The efficiency of this exercise may be increased by placing the hands on the neck so that at the moment of extreme pivot the hand may knead the parts. This action of the hand increases the effect and tends, in cases of congestion around the throat or ears, to give great assistance towards the elimination of all abnormal conditions. The other exercises for the manipulation of the throat tend to correct catarrhal conditions.