How to Stretch the Sides for Thai Massage

When a therapist stretches the client's sides during Thai massage, he supports the client in a stretch resembling regular yoga. This allows the client to experience a position that normally takes years to develop on one's own. The pose requires considerable flexibility and strength in order to gain the benefit. With the therapist's help, the client's body stretches open more quickly.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Kneel on the right side of the client. Gently put your right knee over the client's right thigh to stabilize the body.

2. Have the client cover the right ear with the right hand.

3. Put your left hand on the client's right elbow.

4. Grab the client's left arm with your right arm. Tell the client to totally relax.

5. Stretch the client by pushing the right elbow up over the head while pulling the left arm around the front toward the client's right. Hold about 10 seconds the first time. Slowly release the stretch to the beginning point.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 on the other side.

Tips & Warnings

• The client needs to remain totally passive as the trained therapist safely and completely supports the body at all times.
• You can increase the time of the stretch with each massage session.
• Do not do the Thai massage side stretch if pregnant, had recent surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, if prone to blood clots or if you have any infectious disease.
• Do not use oil on the body or it will be too slippery.

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