The Unique Benefits of Thai Massage

websitebuilder • August 1, 2017

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While all forms of massage are very beneficial to your body, mind and soul, one type of massage that offers an array of unique benefits is Thai massage. Thai massage is believed to have been invented 25 centuries ago by a physician named Shivago Komarpaj, who is touted to have been the doctor of the great Buddha himself.


If you have never experienced a Thai massage, then you may not realize just how it differs from other forms of massage that you may have obtained in the past. Read on to learn how Thai massage differs from other forms of massage and the unique benefits it offers.

What Makes Thai Massage Unique

Before obtaining any new type of massage, it can be helpful to know what to expect when you arrive for your service. Thai massage differs from many other forms of massage in the following ways.

Thai Massage Can Increase Your Flexibility

During your massage, your practitioner will give your entire body a good stretch. This stretching can immediately help loosen up your tense, tight muscles. However, obtaining Thai massage on a regular basis can help improve the flexibility of your entire body over time.

You Can Skip the Massage Oil During a Thai Massage

The massage techniques used by your practitioner do not require the "slippery surface" that massage oil gives your skin. This makes Thai massage a great option for you if you have super-sensitive skin or simply dislike massage oils.

You Can Wear Comfortable Clothing During a Thai Massage Session

You don't have to disrobe before obtaining a Thai massage, which makes it a great option if you are relatively modest. However, it is important to wear comfortable, non-constrictive clothing during your massage session.

Thai massage is actually considered an entire branch of traditional Thai medicine because it offers such a wide array of health benefits.

The Health Benefits of Thai Massage

When you obtain a Thai massage, you can look forward to the following benefits.

1. Back Pain Relief

During your Thai massage, your therapist will firmly knead any tight back "knots" you have to loosen them, stretch your back muscles, and press on special reflex points in your back. The combination of these three massage techniques can help relieve even the most stubborn pain in your mid-, upper and lower back.

2. Improved Blood Circulation

Thai massage can improve blood flow throughout your entire body. Good circulation helps your blood deliver oxygen and vital nutrients to every organ in your body.

3. Relief of Foot Pain

If you stand on your feet all day at work or just tend to experience sore feet from time to time, then you may experience great foot pain relief during and after your Thai massage. Your massage therapist will firmly press on many reflex points in your feet and give them a good stretch, if needed, to help relieve foot pain.

4. Many of the Benefits of Yoga Without the Physical Exertion

Thai massage is often referred to as "lazy man's yoga," because many of the positions a Thai massage practitioner places a client's body in during a massage session are similar to the poses performed in a yoga class. This makes it a great way for you to obtain many of the benefits of yoga, such as improved flexibility and relaxation, without having to exert the physical effort required in a yoga class.

5. Tension Headache Relief

If you suffer from tension headaches, then you may find that the frequency and severity of your headaches declines after a Thai massage session. Your massage therapist will stretch your neck and press on reflex points in your neck and shoulders. Both of these steps will relieve tension in your neck and shoulders that often contributes to the development of tension headaches.

Contact the experienced massage practitioners at Oriental Massage & Spa to book a Thai massage session, so you can reap the health benefits of this unique form of massage.

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