Side Lying Massage, anyone had one?

[+ glutes]

My current massage therapist (private stock) recommended a SLM for my next session. Anyone have experience?

(and yes, I do have lower back pain)

 

Why and when side lying massage may be appropriate. First, the side lying position provides greater access to muscles of the shoulder joint, hip joint, trunk, thigh and inner outer legs and other areas. For example, a muscle called quadratus lumborum (QL) is best accessed in the side lying position. Quadratus lumborum can be a common source of back pain in clients, since one of its functions is to stabilize the low back. Another example would be the IT (iliotibial) band, which runs from your hip to just below you knee. The IT band may reduce in flexibility particularly in athletes who cycle or run as well at folks who sit or stand excessively during work. Side lying position during massage allows the therapist to treat the IT band while simultaneously controlling the amount of pressure applied to the thigh for an effective therapy session.

 

http://www.transformationsmassage.com/side-effects-the-benefits-of-side-lying-massage

[josephga]

Iv done SLM b4 mostly when dealing with shoulder joints. Iv had a couple b4 too for my own shoulder pain.