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Sidelying Position for Prenatal Comfort and for Your Massage Session

Moms love us after their massage, when they learn how to do this for themselves. Choose from either Sidelying or Semi Reclining  Position (see previous post) . Now here they are for everyone. Pass them along to a friend.

Side-lying position is a safe and ergonomically sound position that you can use during your pregnancy for:

Receiving massage (it allows your massage therapist good access to your lower back and to the area between your shoulder blades).

Relief from lower back pain and sciatica.

    • Napping.

    • Sleeping.

NOTE: If you have already have hip pain the semi-reclining position may be a better choice for you.

    You will need:

    At least 5 pillows

Follow the directions to the right to set up your position perfectly.  If you need a tutorial, feel free to ask your therapist or call us here at Sage Spa.

It IS important that you position the abdominal pillow in a way that supports your abdomen but takes the weight off your shoulder and hip.  This way you will avoid any soreness due to pressure.

Semi-Reclining Position for Prenatal Comfort and for Your Massage Session

Moms love us after their massage, when they learn how to do this for themselves. Now here it is for everyone. Pass it along to a friend.

Semi-Reclining Position is a safe and ergonomically sound position that you can use during your pregnancy for:

     • Receiving massage (you can get great neck work as well as belly work). 

    • Easier breathing in the latter months of your pregnancy.

    • Relief from typical prenatal musculoskeletal strains.

    • Napping.

    • Sleeping.

NOTE:  If you have sciatica, this position may not work for you.  Sidelying position might be a better choice. 

You will need:

    • At least 6 pillows, regular and/or king (taller or longer-torsoed people may need one more pillow)

    • One blanket

Follow the directions to the right to set up your position perfectly.  If you need a tutorial, feel free to ask your therapist or call us at Sage Spa. 

 It IS important that your body be high enough up on your pillows so that you open your ribcage away from your pelvis, giving you more room to breathe and avoiding any indigestion that can occur if your stomach is “squished.”