Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Thai Massage: More Therapeutic than a Regular Rubdown

What is Thai massage?
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Dr. Shivago (not pronounced like the famous movie of that name; the healer's name is pronounced as if it's two words: Shiva and Go). Dr. Shivago was physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India.

As Buddhism spread, so too did its traditional healing techniques, which made their way to Thailand. Buddhist monks in Thailand learned to combine Ayurvedic techniques from India and principles influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.

Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.

Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work.

Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.

People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing. What should I expect during my visit? Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor.

No oil is applied and you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage.

A typical Thai massage is 90 minutes to two hours long. What conditions benefit most from Thai massage used for?

Thai Massage is great for athletes of any sport. Runners, bikers and triathletes love how Thai Massage loosens up tight and painful IT bands (the iliotibial band runs down the side of your thigh from your hip down to the knee).

You don't have to be very physically active or athletic to enjoy the benefits of Thai Massage. On the contrary, everyone benefits from Thai Massage.

Thai Massage is useful in eliminating toxins and improving circulation from the toes all the way up to the brain. It's the perfect remedy for stiff, immobile joints and sore and achy muscles. Thai Massage is not chiropractic, however, certain moves during the session will feel like a release and repositioning of skeletal structure.


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