What are the techniques of Thai massage?

Nowadays, people are under increasing work pressure. Many people often feel physically exhausted and go to health stores for massages. Massage can relax the body, promote blood circulation, and improve various diseases. Now a very popular method called Thai massage, which originated in India and is also very popular in Thailand, is a traditional and ancient method. What are the techniques of Thai massage!

Thai massage originated in the western part of ancient India. Its founder was Jivakokumar, the royal physician of the Indian king. He is still regarded as the father of medicine by the Thai people. His traditional medicine and massage knowledge and techniques were brought to Thailand by missionary monks and summoned by the King of Thailand, who widely absorbed their valuable experience in traditional medicine and massage, and engraved it on marble and inlaid it on the walls of the corridors of Wat Pho in Wat Bo. And become a base for training traditional Thai massage.

Thai massage is one of Thailand's ancient medical cultures with a history of more than 4,000 years. Ancient Thai royal family used it as one of the methods to strengthen the body and treat physical strain. In recent years, with the supervision and development and active promotion of the Thai government, Thai massage has become widely known and has become a natural treatment valued by both Chinese and foreigners.

In addition to the familiar joint relief, traditional Thai massage also has its own theory of meridian and acupoint pressing and stretching. Use fingers, arms, knees and legs to massage each other's acupoints, press and stretch muscles and joints to restore balance of body, mind and soul, promote blood circulation, normal functioning of respiratory, nervous and digestive systems and muscle and skin metabolism. Do it regularly to keep your mind and body in top condition. Thai massage was the highest etiquette used by ancient Thai kings to entertain royal guests.

Technique:

1. Point (pressure) method

2. Kneading (holding) method

3. Push method

4. Chopping and knocking method

5. Stepping (kneeling) method

6. Joint Movement

Press-press

Place the tips of your fingers, the webs of your fingers, or your entire palm on one spot and gently and gradually increase the pressure. Maintain this force for a few seconds.

Kneading-Rubbing

Kneading is similar to pressing, except that this technique uses circular motions to apply pressure to a larger area, rather than stopping at one point. Please note that this action is not just rubbing the surface of the skin with your hands. This action is to use the muscle tissue of the hands to massage the skull.

Touch - caress

Let your hands slide lightly over the skin, being careful not to pull on the hair.

Take - grab

Using 2-5 fingers on each hand, gently squeeze your scalp. Repeat this movement 6 times across your head, gradually increasing the intensity.

Pat - tap

Use your fingers to gently and rhythmically tap your scalp. "Flower flapping" describes the shape of five fingers, clenched and opened like a flower blooming.

Push-Push

Using your fingertips, vigorously massage your scalp in a combing motion from front to back. This can also be achieved with a massage towel.

Thai massage originated in ancient western India. It relaxes body muscles through unique tapping massage techniques and can maintain health. These common acupoints can massage all parts of the body to help improve the respiratory system and nervous system. This set of Thai massage techniques can prevent insomnia, prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and is good for anti-inflammatory.