Clinic benefits of thai massage
Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Thai Massage Therapy
Thai massage, or Thai yoga massage, is an old form of traditional massage from India. It is 2500 years old. The other name of Thai massage is Nuad bo-ran, ‘Nuad’ means massage, and ‘Bo-ran’ means ancient.
What Makes Thai Massage So Special?
- Thai massage combines three essential techniques: compression, acupressure, and passive stretching, to stimulate your body’s energetic pathways, known as “Sen Sib.” Simply put, Thai massage is like booking an appointment with a massage therapist, chiropractor, acupuncture, and Yoga director simultaneously.
- Unlike other massage therapies, traditional Thai massage is often performed on a mat instead of a massage table. Modern Thai massage therapy can be practiced on a table if preferred.
- Thai massage is the only massage therapy that benefits the therapist and the practitioner.
- During the session, expect your therapist to use knees and limbs to gently massage muscles and soft tissues and stretch joints.
Over the years, many scientific studies have explored the significance of Thai massage. Here are the scientifically proven benefits of Thai massage:
- Thai massage reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
Stress is not necessarily bad, but sustained pressure wears your body out. Long-term stress also makes you prone to anxiety disorders, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus (type II). If you have been feeling stressed too often lately and you need a non-pharmacological remedy, Thai massage is your answer.A study conducted in 2015 to explore the relationship between Thai massage therapy and stress revealed that traditional Thai massage reduces the release of cortisol-the stress hormone. It increases parasympathetic activity, which is the resting system of your body.Thai massage also increases the release of serotonin, the happy hormone, thereby decreasing stress perception and anxiety and improving mood and depression.
- Improves energy levels and physical strength.
The hallmark benefit of Thai massage is improving energy levels and physical strength. Thai massage, as already mentioned, is based on a theory of energy lines or ‘Sen.’ Blocked ‘Sen’ is due to muscle stiffness.This blockage inhibits the flow of energy which causes pain, swelling, and even illness. Thai massage incorporates techniques that open and constricts “Sen Sib,” improving physical strength.
- Thai massage helps to manage illness.
A 2021 study revealed that the regular practice of traditional Thai massage contributes to health maintenance and improves the body’s immune system, especially in the elderly. Thai massage helps you avoid preventable infectious diseases and improve your general health and well-being.
- Reduces pain sensation
There are over 50 therapies believed to relieve pain. But, traditional Thai massage has proven to alleviate short-term pain and disability in practitioners with chronic non-specific lower back pain. The gradual, gentle pressure exerted on your skin and muscles stimulates blood circulation.Efficient blood circulation ensures proper oxygenation of your body tissues and excretion of toxins, thereby,also relieving headaches. Also, Thai massage activates your pressure receptors, inhibiting the transmission of pain perception to the spinal cord, thereby reducing lower back pain.
A 2017 study showed that practitioners receiving two 45-minute massage sessions showed a massive reduction in lower back pain.
- Improves Range of Motion, flexibility, and posture.
The gradual, passive stretching and gentle pressure on muscles and soft tissues in Thai massage facilitate blood and synovial fluid movements. It also reduces muscle tension or stiffness, improving flexibility, posture, and range of motion.
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