Thai massage can benefit your health in numerous ways, many of which are supported by scientific studies.
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Improves mood and overall well-being
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Relieves headaches and migraines
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Reduces back pain
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Relieves joint stiffness and pain
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Increases flexibility and range of motion
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Eases anxiety
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Revives energy
Thai massage is based on the idea that energy moves through your body along predictable lines or pathways known as sens.
To increase the flow of energy along the sens, the practitioner will move your body into yoga-like positions in addition to pulling and rocking your body in various ways.
Thai massage practitioners use their hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, and sometimes even their feet to reduce tension in your muscles.
The combination of stretching, movement, and pressure is what distinguishes Thai massage from other types of massage.