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Thai Massage – Origins, Techniques and Benefits

May 31st, 2009

Thai massage has been practiced for several thousand years. It is one branch of Thai medicine, which includes manipulation (of which massage is a part), diet, medicinal treatment and ritual (spiritual ceremony).massage therapy benefits In Thailand it is used in conjunction with these other forms of treatment, although in other countries it may be used on its own. Reflexology is also part of a Thai massage session. Reflexology is based on the belief that points on the feet can be use to treat the entire body. Another technique used is blood stopping. This is achieved by putting pressure on a major artery in the arm or leg for an extended period of time – up to about a minute.

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