Side-Lying Lateral Stretch
Side-lying · Side of the trunk, rib cage and pelvis
An assisted stretch for the side of the trunk, rib cage and pelvis, observing contact, stabilisation and compensation separately.
Position and focus
Side-lying · Side of the trunk, rib cage and pelvis
Starting position
The client lies on the right side with the top arm reaching overhead. The trainer stands at the client's back and places the hands on the top edge of the pelvis and on the raised arm.
Movement phases
1. Support pelvis and arm
Lightly straighten the top leg and align the body in a straight line.
2. Lengthen the side
Slowly move the pelvis towards the feet and the arm towards the head, away from each other.
3. Check the response
Check the stretch along the upper side of the trunk and the breathing.
4. Return to the start
Relax the hands and return to the starting position.
What the trainer checks
Check that the body is not rolling forwards or backwards and that there is no pain in the shoulder.
Trainer information
Trainer position
Stand at the client's back.
Contact and support
Place the hands on the top edge of the pelvis and on the arm raised overhead.
Stabilisation
Bend the lower leg to steady the body.
Compensation
Rolling of the body forwards or backwards, shoulder pain, breath-holding.
Easier option
Reduce the range and let the weight of the leg or arm rest on a cushion or the table. Go back to checking a pain-free starting position.
Cues and consent
Tell the client where you will touch and which way you will move, and say, 'Tell me straight away if you feel any pain or discomfort.' Confirm consent before touching and before moving.
Stop criteria
Return to the starting position immediately if the client reports sharp pain, numbness, weakness, a pinching feeling in the joint, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety, or asks to stop.
The sources include material for clinicians and carers. This 3D is not yet fully reviewed as a studio procedure and does not replace hands-on training. Do not perform unfamiliar techniques from the 3D alone.
Caution
Work within your qualifications, contract and studio procedures, and check medical history, medication and any pain before starting. This is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Do not perform unfamiliar techniques from the 3D alone.
These English notes describe a prototype model. The stretch, foam roller and resistance band lessons are being produced under the supervision of CoconeRu. Move, reviewed in stages. They are not medical advice or an individual exercise prescription.
References
This lesson was put together for this site. It has not yet been reviewed by an expert.
About this page
It shows a typical way to do the movement. The 3D is a schematic model; it does not decide whether a lesson suits you, prescribe exercise or diagnose anything. Stop if you feel pain or discomfort.
Sources, supervision and revisions