Invigorate Yourself with Thai Massage

There are times when you just do not feel like doing anything anymore. Your body is so tired from work and from all the stress of everyday life. It has already been a physiological, as well as a psychological struggle. Pharmacological means do not work and you do not know what to do. You may want to use a different approach and try Thai Massage.

Thai Massage

Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, the physician of Buddha, is believed to have been the person who developed Thai Massage more than 2,500 years ago. As Buddhism was spread from India to other countries, the medical practices came along with it as part of the religious system. When Buddhism arrived in Thailand, together with the temples, medical schools were also built.

In the schools, massage and other healing techniques were taught by word of mouth since most people can't read. It was handed down from teacher to student. Monks and nuns in those times also learned about these medicinal techniques and applied it to those who need it. But it was not only India's massage and healing techniques that influenced these monks but medicinal techniques from China also reached Thailand.

The compassionate monks who want to use every possible means to help other people integrated Chinese medicine and that is how Thai Massage came about. It is the fusion of Buddhist medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ever since then, the monks have been using Nuad Phaen Boran or Ancient Thai Massage as part of their medicinal treatment.

Today, Thai Massage is used by people for its health benefits. It can relax and reduce stress. It improves blood circulation and increases energy. With constant Thai Massage Therapy you can develop flexibility and increase range of motion. Best of all, it centers the mind and body.

Experience Thai Massage

Compared to other classic forms of massage, the Thai Massage is more thorough and more invigorating. The Thai Massage Therapist uses hands, knees, feet and legs to move your body and stretch it in different positions. As part of the therapy, joint mobilization, acupressure, and muscle compression are used.

When going to a Thai Massage Therapist, bring in some loose and comfortable clothes. Unlike other massages, you will be fully dressed with Thai Massage. Also if this is your first time to attend, be sure to arrive 10 to 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment. The extra time can be used to give more information about yourself like past and present medical history to your therapist.

There are certain conditions that prohibit a person from experiencing Thai Massage. Examples of these are people who are prone to blood clots or have a heart disease, people undergoing chemotherapy, and individuals who have just undergone surgery. Those who are pregnant can do Thai Massage Therapy but must have consulted with the doctor first.

Before going for a session, it is not recommended to eat a heavy meal or drink beverages with alcohol content. During the therapy session, let your therapist know what you feel. If a certain movement makes you feel very uncomfortable to a point where it becomes painful, let your therapist know right away.

When you need that boost of much needed energy, always remember that you have Thai massage to count on.