Body Parts treated: Back, gluteal muscles, legs (front and back), arms, head, and shoulders. Techniques Used: The therapist will apply the massage with the hands and feet. No oils or creams are used, pressure is applied all along the energy lines in the body. Passive stretching will be incorporated.

Key Differences Equipment and Positioning: Thai massages are performed on a floor mat to allow a complete range of motion, with therapists using their entire body for the massage. In contrast, regular massages are typically performed on a massage table using hands, fists, forearms, and elbows.

Even at the lowest intensity, Thai massage can sometimes cause further injury to the body. People who have cancer, are pregnant, or are recovering from surgery should not undergo a Thai massage. The physical intensity of this massage technique could lead to health complications or worsen preexisting injuries.

Thai massage is a form of therapeutic touch that differs in many ways from traditional massage. Instead of a massage table, you lie on a mat on the floor while the provider manipulates your body in certain ways to stimulate organs and improve flexibility. Thai massage is part of traditional Thai medicine.