Practiced for centuries by Thai monks, and forming a central component of Thai medicine, Thai massage is believed to have originated over 2,500 years ago in India. Here we explain how Thai massage benefits your health and improves sports performance.

The technique made its way to Thailand, where the original Ayurvedic techniques became combined with principles from traditional Chinese medicine.

The applied pressing technique utilised in Thai massage pinpoints areas of built-up muscular tension. Similar to myofascial release technique, Thai massage employs targets specific areas with applied pressure, to release tension so that muscles may be further manipulated lengthened effectively.