In a hectic, high-stress world, talking about massage can already be the first step towards relaxation and well-being. But what kind of massage is it?
Thai massage, also known as Thai yoga massage, is a therapeutic technique dating back over 2,500 years. An ancient and fascinating practice, rich in history and health benefits. This form of manual therapy, which combines elements of yoga, acupressure and traditional Thai medicine, offers a holistic approach to wellness with the aim of rebalancing the body's energy flows and promoting self-healing.
Discovering Thai massage is the excellent way to release energy and regain an optimal psychophysical state.
Thai massage is a type of massage that is considered a particularly powerful and functional treatment for various purposes. Thanks to the Ayurvedic tradition and traditional Chinese medicine from which it draws its inspiration, Thai massage brings both physical and mental benefits.
This is not only to relieve pain or muscle tension, but also to rebalance the body's energy flows through the medians. It also activates the body's self-healing abilities, often self-induced. This holistic approach to health and wellbeing makes Thai massage a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating practice that goes beyond simple physical relaxation.
As already mentioned, Thai massage offers a range of physical, mental and psychological benefits, making it a comprehensive and holistic therapeutic practice.
Among the physical benefitsThai massage is known for its ability to increase joint flexibility and mobility. Joint stretches and mobilizations help to relax tense muscles, improve posture and increase range of movement. In addition, pressure along energy channels can improve blood and lymph circulation, helping to detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system. Thai massage can also relieve various types of pain, including back pain, headaches, headaches, muscle and joint pain.
Continuing with the lymphatic circulation, Thai massage can be combined with manual lymphatic drainage massage, a specialized massage that aims to help the lymphatic system function properly. Specifically, this type of massage involves gentle, rhythmic, superficial, rhythmic hand movements applied to the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels.
How does it help? "Manual lymphatic drainage stimulates the lymph nodes to drain lymph into the blood vessels and cleanse the body. It also speeds up the flow of lymph fluid to remove toxins, debris, waste and dead particles. It thus supports the innate immune system in its resistance against various infections. Proper and regular lymphatic drainage also improves blood flow to the treated tissues and their metabolism. Further, by reducing lymphatic swelling, mobility is improved, the general feeling of well-being is enhanced and the sensation of heaviness in the legs or arms is reduced.", says Dr. Fülöp Nagy Jeremiás Cristina Fülöp Nagy Jeremiás, medical rehabilitation specialist at the Ensana Health Spa Hotels.
The mental levelThai massage can help reduce stress and anxiety. The combination of physical movements and attention to breathing promotes a deep state of relaxation, which can help calm the mind and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, this practice can increase concentration and mental clarity, helping to improve memory and cognitive skills.
Finally, Thai massage can have psychological benefits. Therapeutic touch and attention to the mind-body connection can improve mood and emotional balance, promoting a sense of inner peace and well-being. Some studies suggest that Thai massage can also help combat depression and insomnia.
It focuses on the upper extremities and is performed in warm water using very low water pressure applied with a special shower head. What does it consist of? The therapist makes slow, gentle movements with this showerhead to stimulate the lymph flow from the arms to the heart.
First you need to know that the lymphatic system is crucial in removing toxins and bacteria from the body. Using lymphatic massage improves lymphatic flow to the upper extremities, which may have difficulty following previous cancer treatment or injury to the scapular girdle and adjacent lymph nodes. In addition, performing lymphatic massage in salt water enhances the benefits of lymphatic massage, complementing those of salt water.
Also known for its ability to stimulate blood circulation, salt water is an important factor in reducing inflammation. Through contact with salt water, blood vessels on the surface of the skin dilate, which improves blood flow and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to affected tissues.
In the Ensana treatment center in Sovata, salt water baths are a basic treatment with many benefits including relaxation and calming. Indoors, saltwater baths are practiced with water pumped from Lake Ursu and are a form of therapy with healing and relaxing effects.
Inflammation is the body's natural reaction to harmful factors such as infection, injury or toxins, and occurs by activating the immune system to protect and repair damaged tissues. However, chronic inflammation can lead to various diseases, such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders.
One of the main reasons why salt water has an anti-inflammatory effect is its composition rich in essential minerals. Magnesium, potassium, calcium and sulphates are just some of the main compounds that play an important role in reducing inflammation.
The high concentration of salt in the water creates an osmotic gradient between the skin and the water. In other words, during baths in salt water, fluid from inflamed tissues is drawn out of the cells and released into the outside environment. The result? This process reduces edema, flushes out toxins and relieves pressure on inflamed tissues. This osmotic effect also helps relieve the pain associated with chronic inflammation, such as that caused by arthritis and other joint conditions.
This type of massage is not particularly invasive, so has no strong contraindications. Despite this, it is good to pay special attention in cases of: pregnancy, heart conditions, hernias, wounds, osteoporosis, fractures or other considerable physical problems.
Talk to your doctor and make the best decision to improve your health! At Sovata, you have the best treatment options under the careful supervision of your specialist doctor.
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