I learned the following in a prenatal massage class:
With the woman reclining at a 45 degree angle, place her feet flat on
the floor (or massage table if you have one). Start with her knees
slightly apart. Place your hands on the outside of her thighs and ask
her to press against your hands while you resist for five seconds.
Repeat this three times, each time allowing the knees to fall open a
little more. Then cross your arms and place your hands on her inner
thighs. Once again, ask her to press against your hands for five
seconds as you resist, and repeat three times. This is a passive
adjustment of the sacroiliac joint, then the pubic symphysis. There
should be little movement, but she should feel better. This can be
repeated if necessary.
-Teri Brickey, LMT, St. Louis, MO
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 29 July 19, 2000)
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