In this article, we will discuss the massage techniques of Thai Massage, which is one of the most commonly used Massage Techniques.
What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage is a special type of massage. The roots of Thai Massage Techniques are from the country called Thailand, hence the name. This kind of maasage or Thai Massage involves 2 main aspects of massaging: (1) Stretching and (2) Deep massaging

What is the difference of Thai Massage as compared to other Massage Techniques?
Thai Massage requries full body work, while other massaging techniques may concentrate on specific areas only.
Thai Massage is usually performed on the floor instead of using Massage Equipments: Massage Table & Massage Chair.
Stress is more on the free flow body movements while the Thai massage is being performed hence the client are requested to wears light clothes that allow for movement.
Also, one more significant difference of Thai Massage is that there is no use of any kind of oils in Thai massage.

What are the forms of Thai Massage in practice today?
Thai Massage is derived from TTM (Traditional Thai Medicine) Stream. It is regulated by the government in its country of origin i.e. Thailand, and it a commonly accepted and much practiced medical stream which is used for treatment of many problems and ailments.
Apart from medical treatment use, Thai Massage is also mushroomed in tourism, health care and hotel industry, where many resorts, spas and hotels are offering Thai Massage, just for relaxation purpose, not for medical use. People interested in going for Thai Massages should be beware of the cheap practices offering other kind of services, which may not be legal in many countries.

What is the underlying practice or theory of Thai Massage?
Thai Massage has a underlying theory - It assumes that body is filled with air which is taken into lungs and from there it is sent to rest of the body parts through many paths or vessels called sen. The massage therapists manipulate a handful of major sen lines by pressing certain points along the lines.
The Thai Massage is also inclusive of many stretching exercises, which enable right energy to be provided to the body, thus relieving a person of stress or improving the health condition