Notes on the Practice of Osteopathy: From the Lectures of Dr. George M. Laughlin, Dr. George a Still, and Dr. Frank L. Bigsby (Classic Reprint)

Explore osteopathic approaches to asthma, pneumonia, pleurisy, and kidney health. This edition gathers lecture notes on chest and kidney conditions, linking nervous system health with spinal and rib alignment to inform care.The material frames how nervous system balance and spinal lesions influence respiratory diseases like asthma and broncho-pneumonia, and it outlines practical approaches to assessment and treatment. It also covers kidney-related issues—such as floating kidney, pyelitis, hydronephrosis, and renal calculi—and offers guidance on rest, spine work, and lifestyle factors as part of care.How asthma and related chest illnesses are seen as nervous-system driven conditions with spinal considerations.How to differentiate broncho-pneumonia from lobar pneumonia, including symptoms and course.Principles of osteopathic treatment for chest and abdominal conditions, with spine and rib adjustments.Overview of kidney problems, symptoms, and non-surgical management alongside spinal work.Ideal for readers of osteopathy and medical history who want a practical, era-specific view of diagnosis and treatment strategies. Read more