The Ovaries.—Massage is ordered over the region of the ovaries and uterus to assist in breaking down adhesions, and sometimes to relieve pain.

The knees are drawn up, but the shoulders are not raised.

The operator's back is to the patient.

1. The patient breathes deeply, and while expiring the ulnar border of the hand (the right for the right side, and the left for the left) is placed just within the iliac spine, palm inwards, the fingers to the pubis and pressed down ; another deep breath, and the hand is pressed still further down. A to-and-fro movement is then made from spine to pubis backwards and forwards.

2. A rotary movement, hands in same position. This movement may also be done with cushions of fingers.