The Perrin Technique

The Perrin Technique is a form of osteopathic treatment developed by UK-based osteopath Raymond Perrin for patients suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The Perrin Technique is based on the hypothesis that the underlying cause of ME/CFS is impaired function of the lymphatic and "glymphatic" systems. Perrin argues that five physical signs are always present in those who suffer from ME/CFS: (1) mechanical disturbances of the thoracic spine, (2) breast varicosities, (3) tender Perrin’s point (third left intercostal space), (4) tender coeliac plexus, and (5) dampened cranial flow. Perrin proposes that examination for these five signs is a more accurate means of definitively diagnosing ME/CFS than the commonly used Canadian Consensus Criteria or a diagnosis of exclusion.

Book
The Perrin Technique: How to Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME is a self-help book by Raymond Perrin.