| Natural therapies from Thailand have been helping | | | | style of bodywork for muscles and joints. It is a |
| relieve painful muscles for centuries. These ancient | | | | natural hands-on therapy like massage, using dynamic |
| practices are starting to be practiced outside of | | | | stretches like partner yoga. |
| Thailand. Thai-Yoga massage and herbal ball therapies | | | | After a session, clients often say they feel like they |
| are especially beneficial for muscle relief and improved | | | | grew an inch taller in every direction, feeling looser |
| health. | | | | and more spacious. |
| Muscle and joint tension. | | | | For people with a history of injuries, or chronic |
| When individual muscles are overworked, larger | | | | muscle tension that restricts movement, the session |
| muscle groups get out of balance. This puts stress | | | | might be modified by the therapist. Both client and |
| on nearby joints, structures, and tissues. | | | | therapist should approach the shoulder with |
| When muscle tension and imbalance are left | | | | reverence and modesty. |
| untreated, they can become soft tissue injuries. Pain, | | | | Soothe and cleanse with herbal ball applications. |
| inflammation, and compromised movement are early | | | | Second, herbal ball therapies can provide relief. Special |
| signs of injury. | | | | herbs are wrapped in balls, which are applied in |
| Loosen muscles and joints with ancient Thai-Yoga | | | | strokes like massage, to penetrate the skin. Some |
| massage. | | | | herbs may be used to relieve soreness. Other herbs |
| There are two particular types of Thai therapies that | | | | help the tissues to detoxify. Eliminating toxins can |
| can provide great relief to someone with muscle pain. | | | | reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling to painful |
| First, Thai-Yoga massage is a deeply therapeutic | | | | joints. |