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Hi there -

Anyone use a wedge on your massage table? If so, how do you/your clients like it...and any brand or size recommendations (other tidbits of info)?

 

[Da Man]

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We use several sizes of wedges, mainly for pregnant clients.

To better answer your question, please clarify a few things: Is there a specific application you are thinking of? Why are you interested in wedges vs some other form of bolstering?

 

[shit is crazy]

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Thanks Jason for your reply.

I'm looking to prop the client's back up while supine with a wedge (all set on bolstering the knees). Something quality and supportive for the back and neck. There seems to be quite a few good choices online...looking for specific feedback on what other massage therapists are actually using, and if there is a better-made or better-feeling, quality brand, etc. Probably need to order the largest they make, but again looking for feedback from those who have working experience using them (from a giving and receiving perspective would be ideal).

I'm using my massage table for foot reflexology because the zero-gravity recliner I bought is too low, I cannot get my knees underneath. It has been causing me to keep poor body mechanics that have resulted in pain at the inferior angle of my right scaplula...due to reaching. So my table combined with my pneumatic stool seems to be the best for me, although the clients prefer to receive in the chair (and so do I). Trying to accommodate my needs and the clients. I think a wedge would make my table much more comfortable to receive foot reflexology on.

 

[Glenn P]

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I purchased a nice blue foam 2-piece wedge set (for upper and lower body) at a Kate Jordan seminar (http://www.katejordanseminars.com). I don't know if she still markets that product, but it works well for our pregnant and other semi-reclined clients, partly because it is much taller than most of the other wedges I see for sale. The wedge set is about 24 inches wide and about 14 inches tall. We cover it with a sheet and stack extra pillows on it (if necessary) to obtain the desired client elevation. We often place smaller pillows under the arms for additional client comfort.

I haven't located an alternate source of the wedge set noted above, but here's a link to an alternative product that appears to be similar: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1576647701P?sid=IDx20101019x00001e&srccode=cii_0&cpncode=25-16204314-2#desc

Here's a product from Oakworks that you might like too: http://www.massageelements.com/p-516-oakworks-wedge-bolster.aspx

Hope that helps!

 

[tanjika]

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On JasonE's dimensions, I searched out a "Large Cardiac Wedge" that looks similar to what he mentioned.


Cardiac Wedge, 14"H x 28"W x 16" L -- w/o any extras and as standard foam it runs $80.13.

And, for the knees (just a side note, since I ran across it by accident), Custom Craftworks has a "Reflexology Bolster".

 

[Dinokitty12 Rip Mj!<3]

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Not quite on topic, but this may be useful too (I figure Dragonflies can give you the scoop on how effective they are), I found a "Refexology Sofa" at the following places.

• http://www.weihai-sh.com/02300027/php/pic.php?menuid=7&item1id=1&item2id=2&lang=3
• http://www.aamedicaldevice.com/foot-bath-massage-sofa-set-w22.html
• http://acubest.com/index.php?cPath=149

And, a reflexology recliner, "The ASCOTT 610 Reclining Chair" out of the UK (maybe they have it here in the states too - but I didn't get time to look):

• http://www.beautelle.co.uk/wood/salon%20recliner.htm

Oh, and just because these looked so cool...
I found Lafer Zero Gravity Recliners, with a foot rest that pops out from under the chair. Neat!

• http://www.scandiavalue.com/reclinerschairs/lafer.html

 

[60 Million Voted Me]

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I use a couple of bed wedges I bought from a department store.
Nothing special, i think they were about $20 a piece, but i do use them a lot. They are about 30 inches wide and about 12 inches deep on the high side, and about 30 inches long. I use them single or stacked, or stacked with pillows. They look very similar to the "cardiac wedge" pic above.
They are very versatile and handy to use.

 

[HannahHAZARD]

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Wowza! ...thank you all very much for all the info...greatly appreciated! Lots of goodies for me to check out.

When I'm rich and famous, I'll purchase one of those sofas, pueppi! LOL! Dragonflies' reflexoolgy chair is beautiful and VERY comfortable. Some day... :altsmile:

 

[Bulldoger11]

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The local massage school out here carries wedges for about $25 in the school store. I'm not a student there, but they don't check for that when you go in. So I would suggest trying places like that first and see if you get a good deal that way.

I've used them for propping up the back and legs for pregnancy massage and it's pretty awesome. I'm pretty sure that the woman I learned the trick from got it from a Kate Jordan seminar.