Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The Benefits of Thai Massage Therapy


A good way to relax after a bad day or a plain stressful day from work is to have a massage therapy at home or at your local massage spa. There are many different types of massage methods and techniques to choose from that are offered by massage spas. A must-try among these is the massage which uses a combination of different massage techniques from different methods put together.

If you think that you will not be comfortable during a massage therapy session with your clothes off, then Thai massage would definitely be your choice as it doesn't require nudity from its patients. Be aware though that there would be intimate positions during the stretching which is a passive Yoga exercise although there is no need to worry as the massage therapists are highly trained in dealing with body contacts. If you are a female, you can always ask for a female masseuse in case you are uncomfortable with a male massage therapist.

Thai massage benefits are similar with any types of massage method as they all aim on improving the whole body condition of a person. Below are some of the commonly noticed benefits after a session of massaging therapy:

Body relaxation - the patient will experience a whole body relaxation as Thai massage therapy releases the body tension which results in muscle stiffness that hinders our body to have its comfortable state.

It reduces emotional and physical stress. Like any other massage method, This massage focuses on relieving physical and mental stress by addressing the problems within the human body. By working on the meridian points (known as sen key points in Thailand), the body releases toxins that are responsible in building up stress mentally and physically. A good way to aid the quick removal of toxins inside the body is by immediately drinking a lot of water right after you finish your Thai massage.

Increases energy - most of the patients love the fact that their whole body is energized after a good Thai massage session. This is due to the fact that the sen pathways are cleared from any blockage which means that the body gets a complete circulation.

Improves the motion and flexibility - most people suffer from a lack of free movement due to many affecting conditions such as age, hard work, stressful environment and many other factors. Although a Thai massage is rather physical than the other gentle massage techniques, it is quite effective in boosting the self-healing and restoring ability of our body. After a good Thai massage therapy on your body, the tight muscle, hardened joints, and nervous system will loosen up giving your body a relaxed and flexible motion. This improvement in flexibility is a result of the natural healing of Thai massage therapy which focuses on key points all over the body.

All of these benefits can be achieved from a Thai massage, however there are other factors that you need to consider and include as part of your recovery such as diet, exercise and properly taking care of yourself through self-discipline.

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