What conditions is Thai massage used for?

What conditions is Thai massage used for?

Many people find that Thai massage has the following benefits:

• relaxes
  
• reduces stress
  
• improves circulation
  
• increases energy
  
• increases flexibility
  
• improves range of motion
  
• centers the mind and body

Precautions

Massage is not recommended for certain people:

• infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
  
  
• immediately after surgery
  
  
• immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
  
  
• prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
  
  
• pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.
  
  
• massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.

Additional tips

• Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
  
  
• If it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
  
  
• Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete health history, because people with certain conditions should not have Thai massage.
  
  
• If you feel discomfort at any time, let your massage therapist know.

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