An enquiry into the causes of the curvatures of the spine, with suggestions as to the best means of preventing, or when formed, of removing the lateral curvature / By T. Jarrold.

  • Jarrold, T. (Thomas), 1770-1853.
Date:
[1823]
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Credit: An enquiry into the causes of the curvatures of the spine, with suggestions as to the best means of preventing, or when formed, of removing the lateral curvature / By T. Jarrold. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the carrying a weight upon the head, and by the exertion thus occasioned, to compel the muscles to force back again the yielding parts to their natural position. As the plans of mechanicians, these are certainly very judicious and appropriate; each ‘of them have ete tried with success, and have the support and recommendation of Gentle~ men who would not impose upon the public. But it is evident that these plans only relate to the Spine as having been mechanically curved, and can have no relation to the cause of the affec~ tion. It is not treated as a ticdiaal, subject; no diseased action of the system might have existed; it might have been like the Club-foot, a natural defect, or, at best, an accidental or a voluntary bending, for every plan has for its object, the restoration of the Spine to its natural figure by ~ mechanical means, and acts on the principle that, that which is bent, may, without regarding the cause, be forced back again. Suppose all that was intended to be accomplished, and that the ee