How Often Should You Get a Thai Massage?

If you're training for an event and doing intense workouts, you may want to get a Thai massage once or twice a week. For those who do less intense workouts, reducing the frequency to every two weeks or once a month is recommended. However, many massage therapists suggest that getting a massage every day is the best option. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford it or have enough time for such a commitment.

There are no set guidelines on how often a person should receive a Thai massage. It is recommended to incorporate daily maintenance routines that include stretching and relaxation techniques to stay flexible for a long time after the massage. If you need a Thai massage for the treatment of a chronic condition, such as migraines, neck and back pain, it is best to start with more frequent sessions and then slowly decrease the frequency of visits as the muscles lengthen and relax. For overly tight muscles, biweekly visits for four to six weeks are suggested.

If you have an acute condition, such as muscle strain or muscle spasms, weekly Thai massages for four to six weeks are recommended. After that, with self-care, you can reduce the number of visits to a maintenance program that's right for you, usually once a month. When getting a Thai massage, it is important to let the masseuse know what you want out of it (%3D). During most of the massages I received on my trip to Thailand, I wore loose-fitting clothing provided by the spa instead of going completely naked as I do during deep tissue massages.

My problem in Thailand for the past three years has been finding a real massage, one where you don't have to tell the masseur that your genitals are prohibited. Studies have shown that Thai massage increases energy and mental stimulation while Swedish massage is more likely to improve relaxation and sleep. If someone is considering getting a Thai massage but is concerned that their medical history may prevent them from doing so, they should first consult their healthcare provider. The technique used by Thai massage therapists is very different from what people in the West may be used to.

It also uses energy which involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to open channels that will improve energy flow throughout the body. The dynamic stretches used by Thai massage therapists can offer deeper and more restorative stretches than some assisted stretching techniques in sports massage. In addition to Buddhism, Thai massage was also heavily influenced by Ayurvedic practices in India and also by traditional Chinese medicine. I felt more relaxed, freer and more stretched after receiving several Thai massages and my only regret was that I hadn't tried it sooner.

People who have cancer, are pregnant or are recovering from surgery should not undergo a Thai massage. The researchers concluded that Thai massage is more effective at reducing stress in healthy people than simply resting. We hope this helps and we look forward to starting a course of massage treatments in London at Thai Kosai.

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