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