Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System

Achieving true spinal neutrality and stability in a lateral recumbent position has long been one of the biggest challenges on a flat massage table. Conventional pillows shift, compress, and leave clients muscularly guarded. The Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System (SLPS) was developed over the course of a year alongside top prenatal massage educators to solve this challenge—providing an anatomically calibrated, multi-cushion support system designed to stabilize clients effortlessly while granting therapists full ergonomic access to soft tissue and joint structures. ** Please note: This item ships direct from vendor - shipping times vary. Oakworks items are custom made to order in their Pennsylvania factory and typically arrive within 2 to 4 weeks. You will receive a tracking email from us as soon as it ships. Why Professional Therapists Rely on the Oakworks SLPS Engineered for Lateral Stability: Eliminates rolling and muscular guarding, giving clients a sense of grounded security so their central nervous system can relax. Optimized Soft Tissue & Joint Access: Elevates, aligns, and separates the pelvis, spine, shoulders, and hips, allowing practitioners to mobilize joints and stretch lateral fascia without fighting gravitational strain. Clinical Multi-Modality Versatility: Essential for prenatal and postpartum massage, elderly or bariatric clients, post-surgical recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, and deep sports bodywork where prone positioning is contraindicated. Proprietary Aero-Cel™ Cushioning: Crafted with Oakworks' multi-density Aero-Cel foam padding, delivering body-contouring pressure relief across sensitive bony landmarks while maintaining structural lift. ISO 10993 Certified Medical-Grade Upholstery: Wrapped in PVC-free TerraTouch™ polyurethane fabric—skin-safe, buttery soft, oil-resistant, and engineered to withstand healthcare-grade surface disinfectants. Multi-Functional Table Configuration: Beyond lateral positioning, the system quickly configures into an adjustable semi-reclining backrest (up to 45°) on portable tables or a seated support system on stools. Complete 5-Component Kit Breakdown Every cushion in the Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System performs a distinct biomechanical role: Torso Cushion (22" W x 15.5" L x 6.5" H): Features specialized recesses to relieve pressure on breast tissue and sensitive shoulder joints while maintaining spinal alignment. Includes lower face rest loops for backrest and seated configurations. Contoured Leg Bolster (13" W x 27" L x 6.5" H): Provides dual-height anatomical leg cradling to separate the knees and ankles, keeping the pelvis level and unloading the lower lumbar spine and sacroiliac (SI) joints. Head Support Cushion (14" W x 12" L x 6" H): Specifically contoured to cradle the head and cervical spine at proper lateral height without hyperflexing or hyperextending the neck. Adjuster Wedge Bolster (11" W x 8" L x 3" H): A versatile, multi-purpose micro-adjustment wedge to tuck under the abdomen, lumbosacral junction, or extremities for customized client support. Protective Pillow Cover & Stabilizing Strap (20" L x 28" W): A hygienic TerraTouch™ cover designed to hold a standard bed pillow (pillow not included), paired with an adjustable anchoring strap to secure backrest setups or bundle components for transport. Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System Specifications Manufacturer Oakworks® (New Freedom, Pennsylvania, USA) Kit Configuration 5-Component Set (Torso, Head, Leg, Wedge, Pillow Cover & Strap) Torso Cushion Dimensions 22" W x 15.5" L x 6.5" H (56 cm x 39 cm x 17 cm) Head Support Dimensions 14" W x 12" L x 6" H (36 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm) Leg Bolster Dimensions 13" W x 27" L x 6.5" H (33 cm x 69 cm x 17 cm) Adjuster Wedge Dimensions 11" W x 8" L x 3" H (28 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm) Pillow Cover Dimensions 20" L x 28" W (Fits standard size bed pillow; pillow not included) Foam System Oakworks Proprietary Aero-Cel™ Multi-Density Foam Upholstery Fabric 100% Polyurethane TerraTouch™ (PVC-free, ISO 10993 Certified) Available Color Opal Total Product Weight 7 lbs (3.18 kg) Manufacturer Warranty 1-Year Limited Warranty Country of Origin Custom Made in Pennsylvania, USA The Massage King Perspective: Why a Dedicated System Beats Bed Pillows In many clinics, prenatal positioning still involves gathering five or six standard bed pillows and guessing at proper support heights. Not only is this cumbersome and unhygienic to sanitize between appointments, but conventional pillows also compress unevenly under body weight—causing the pelvis to torque and the cervical spine to kink. The Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System provides true clinical stability. Because the contours are specifically sculpted to maintain pelvic neutrality and shoulder decompression, your clients stop unconsciously engaging their stabilizer muscles to stay balanced on the table. For practitioners specializing in prenatal work, geriatric care, or acute physical therapy, this system dramatically upgrades both client outcomes and your working ergonomics. Frequently Asked Questions What client populations benefit most from the Side Lying Positioning System? While developed in collaboration with premier prenatal massage educators for second and third-trimester pregnancy massage, the SLPS is heavily utilized for elderly clients, individuals with sinus or respiratory restrictions, post-surgical recovery, bariatric clients, and patients who cannot tolerate prone or supine positions due to chronic lower back or cervical spine pain. Can this system be used to turn a flat table into a backrest? Yes. The torso cushion and strap are designed to configure into a stable, semi-reclining backrest supporting angles up to 45 degrees on portable massage tables, as well as a forward-leaning seated support system when used in conjunction with a stool. Does the system come with the bed pillow for the pillow cover? No. The kit includes the hygienic TerraTouch™ zippered pillow cover, allowing you to insert any standard or firm bed pillow of your choice to meet your preferred firmness and support level. How should the TerraTouch™ fabric be cleaned and disinfected? TerraTouch™ is an ISO 10993 certified, medical-grade polyurethane upholstery that is easily disinfected. It is compatible with EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant wipes and sprays (such as CaviCide, Protex, or a 10% bleach solution). Avoid alcohol concentrations higher than recommended by the manufacturer to preserve the supple feel of the fabric.