| You have probably tried out massage therapy | | | | This will cause the heart muscle to slow its |
| in the past. Aside from back massages and | | | | contractions and bring the pressure down. |
| shiatsu, there is a massage therapy known as | | | | Once released, it will help the person relax |
| Thai massage. | | | | more deeply. This technique however cannot be |
| | | | used on patients who have heart or |
| Thai massage was developed 2500 years ago by | | | | circulatory problems and diabetes. |
| Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. It moved to Thailand | | | | |
| soon after where the Ayurvedic techniques and | | | | Thai massage is known to reduce stress, |
| principles gradually became influenced by | | | | improve circulation, increase energy and |
| traditional Chinese medicine and this is how | | | | flexibility, improve range of motion and |
| it got the name. | | | | centers the mind and body. |
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| What makes Thai massage different is the fact | | | | You cannot have a Thai massage if you have an |
| that it is more energizing and rigorous than | | | | infectious skin disease or open wounds, just |
| other forms of massage. | | | | underwent surgery or chemotherapy and are |
| | | | prone to blood clots. Pregnant women can have |
| In Thai massage, the therapist will use his | | | | a Thai massage only after they get the green |
| or her hands, knees, legs and feet to move | | | | light from their doctor. |
| you into a series of yoga like stretches. | | | | |
| Aside from that, there is also muscle | | | | It is best to also have a light meal before |
| compression, joint mobilization and | | | | going there so there will be no feelings of |
| acupressure during the session. | | | | discomfort during the session. |
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| When you have a Thai massage, you will be | | | | One form of Thai massage involves using herbs |
| told to lie on a padded mat that is already | | | | and a heated compress. It is often used |
| set on the floor. The therapist does the | | | | before and after a session as the ball used |
| session using gently compression and | | | | here allows the muscle and joints to have |
| stretching techniques to open the body | | | | greater movement and flexibility. |
| starting with the legs then working their way | | | | |
| up. | | | | At the same time, the herbs used are then are |
| | | | absorbed by the pores in the body to further |
| You don't have to take off your clothes but | | | | release the energy blockages to improve |
| as much as possible, wear something | | | | energy imbalances in the body. In fact, some |
| comfortable. No oil is also used and most | | | | of the herbs are known to draw properties |
| sessions may last for 1 to 2 hours long. | | | | that allow the removal of inflammations and |
| | | | swelling typically found in injuries. |
| Unknown to many, Thai massage is a | | | | |
| combination of other types of massage | | | | There is a massage therapy known as Thai |
| therapies. Part of it is reflexology because | | | | massage and it is here to stay. If you want |
| a lot of attention is paid to the feet and | | | | to try it out, check the neighborhood to see |
| legs as this helps to better connect the | | | | if there is place that offers this to |
| person to the earth causing them to be | | | | customers. Before you go in, check with your |
| grounded. | | | | doctor if it is safe for you to try then also |
| | | | make sure that the person doing it is |
| Another is blood stopping where pressure is | | | | qualified to do the job. |
| put on a major artery for about a minute. | | | | |