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muscles (rectus abdominus) also occurs. It is the condition when the navel centre shifts. In
most cases the navel will take a move in either an upward or downward direction; only
sometimes a sideways movement occurs. The displacement is directly connected with the
navel, nerves, stomach muscles and movement of Prana, and will affect each of these in some
manner. Normally this problem corresponds to weakening of ligaments related to large
intestine.The problem is said to occur more in women and may produce unaccountable
menstrual pain and excessive or scanty bleeding. The ailments caused by this particular
trouble usually involve only the abdominal area.
CAUSES
Uneven walking, running, unbalanced jumping, picking up heavy objects, a sudden twisting
or bending movement, sexual activity.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms are varied according to the direction of movement. For instance, if the navel has
moved up, there is a chance of constipation, vomiting or feeling of nausea. If the navel has
moved down then it leads to diarrhoea. Whichever way it moves, there is always pain in the
abdominal area which may extend into the back, buttocks, thighs and calves. After the navel
has shifted once, it is a problem which occurs frequently thereafter unless Yogic
precautionary practices are started.
HOW TO DIAGNOSIS THE CORRECT ALIGNMENT
The misalignment can be detected by using string to measure the distance from the large toe
of both feet to the navel centre. Lie down on the flat surface facing upwards. If there is a
difference in the length of these two measurements it indicates shift in navel position.
However, when measuring the position with string, care should be taken to ensure that the
body is correctly aligned.
The original position can also be detected in some people by feeling for a pulse in the area.
Lie on the flat surface facing upwards and press your thumb in the navel. If throbbing
sensation under the navel is there, it means pulse and navel are together, the position is
correct.
In men, the measurement can be taken from the right and left nipples to the navel. If
disparity in distance is there, it indicates the incorrect position.
YOGA FOR NAVEL DISPLACEMENT
Correct Yogic treatment for displacement and its adjustment eliminates this trouble within a
short period, say 3 to 4 days. The Asanas that should be mainly practised are those which give
equal backward stretch to the rectus abdominus muscles. Asanas such as Uttanpadasana,
Bhujangasana, Matsyasana, Kandharasana, Supta vajrasana, Chakrasana, Dhanurasana,
Makarasana, Naukasana, Matsyakridasana, will give relief. Shankhaprakshalana asanas can
also be effective. No forward bending Asanas can be practised excepting Shashankasana and
Marjariasana in some cases. After cure, practice of these Asanas should continue so that
stomach and back muscles strengthen and prevent further recurrence. Following is a method
of Uttanpadasana. It is very simple and easy to do.
MEHTOD OF UTTANPADASANA
Lie down straight on your back with the palms flat on the floor, legs straight and toes
together.
Inhale and raise both the legs upwards up to 30degrees and hold it for 10 seconds,
Then 60 degree, again hold it for ten seconds,
------------------------------Test for Navel displacementif the navel is displaced in case of .a man or woman make him or
her do Uttanpadasana and then lie down in shavasana. Sit next to the patient in kaagasana.Then
bring all the five fingers together and place the tip of the fingers on navel of that person, if
throbbing is felt right under the navel then the navel is in its place., If it is felt above or below, to
the right or left it may be known that the navel it displaced at that point.
To confirm this, one could take a thread tie it on your index finger of the right hand and place it on
the navel and then the other side of the thread be held with the left hand and taken upto the left
nipple of the patient, thereafter carefully measure the right nipple with the thread. If the thread
falls short then it may be known that the navel is displaced upward and if it is bigger then it may
be confirmed that the navel is displaced downwards.
Note in case of women the test be done by taking the thread from the navel to the toes of the
feet.
Ways of setting it right on ones own
(1) For this do uttanpadasana then dhanurasana and chakrasana followed by matsyasana.
1.Uttanpadasana 2.Dhanurasana 3.Chakrasana 4.Matsyasana
(2) Do following exercises.