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Unlike the
scooping and continuous strokes of Western massage, the Thai method
uses point pressure, muscles stretching, and compression, performed
in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking, In Thai massage, not only
the hands are used to free tension from the recipients body, but the
therapist’s feet, forearms, knees, and elbows as well. The work is
done fully clothed and no oils are required. Thai massage is
performed on a floor mat, allowing full use of the therapist’s
body.
Thai medical massage can move deeper into the mechanical functions
of the body, working with deep muscle tension and joint mobility as
well as nerve, muscle and ligament balancing. Thai massage improves
flexibility, reduces tension, stimulated internal organs, and
balances the body’s energy system. Thai massage can be
particularly helpful in relieving: Headaches, migraines, arthritis,
whiplash pain, paralysis, numbness, sciatica, scoliosis, chronic
fatigue, lupus, and other conditions.
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