Which pains can Thai massage help with?
Thai massage is great for relieving:
- neck and shoulder tension (desk jobs, computer work)
- back and leg tiredness (standing jobs)
- back pain (desk jobs, posture problems)
- leg pain due to knee problems/knee pain due to leg problems
- leg and foot cramps
- insomnia, anxiety, lack of concentration
- digestive issues
- headaches brought on by tension or stress
- neck and shoulder tension (desk jobs, computer work)
- back and leg tiredness (standing jobs)
- back pain (desk jobs, posture problems)
- leg pain due to knee problems/knee pain due to leg problems
- leg and foot cramps
- insomnia, anxiety, lack of concentration
- digestive issues
- headaches brought on by tension or stress
Most massage forms that use oil, massage the superficial tissues just below the skin. Even these can be a “strong” massage, but their beneficial effects may dissipate fairly quickly, sometimes within hours. The body also has “deep” muscles, close to the bone, that cannot be palpated (felt by means of touch) because there are layers of superficial muscle on top of them. The only way to relieve the tension or pain in those deep muscles is to compress — in other words, squash down — the superficial muscles down into the deep ones. This is why the effects of a Thai massage can last for a week or more.
As often as you want, but everyday would probably be too much. It is suggested that perhaps 3 times a week is adequate.
Do I need any experience to try Thai massage?
You do not need any experience; you do not have to be all bendy and flexible. Thai massage is adapted to the individual, and there are thousands of possible postures to put you in. A skilled therapist knows that the art of Thai massage is knowing what *not* to do.
