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 According to its exponents, Otonamaki, which translates as "adult
wrapping", was devised by a Kyoto midwife who thought replicating
how children are swaddled at birth could help mothers overcome post
labor shoulder and hip pain.
The five mothers at a recent session in Tokyo lay on their backs
with their knees on their chests bundled up in white cloths. Staff
then helped them rock over cushions.
"It felt warm and there was this feeling with my body," said one
mother who tried the 20 minute session.
"I have never experienced this before so its quite hard to describe
properly."
Not everyone is a fan. Chiropractor Shiro Oba was skeptical about
its powers of healing and encouraged mothers with back pain to visit
a physician.
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"There may be cases where people with asthma may find it easier to
breath (in that position), but once the cloth is off it's the same
thing," said Oba.
"But apart from that, I just can't think of how people can benefit
from this even as a form of reflexology or exercise."
(Writing by Patrick Johnston in London; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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