One of the more iconic features of a Thai massage is the amount of movement it involves – particularly movements in directions your body doesn\u2019t ordinarily go. This is beneficial to your circulation system as it forces your blood into places it maybe doesn\u2019t easily get to, bringing oxygen and energy. That\u2019s why, after a visit to a Phuket spa, you often come away feeling more energised.<\/p>\n
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As a bonus, Phuket massages will help to move things through your lymphatic system which, unlike your circulatory system, is entirely activated by the movement of your body. The lymphatic system plays an important role in your immune system, helping to keep your body healthy.<\/p>\n
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A Good Stretch<\/strong><\/p>\n The importance of stretching before and after exercise is widely known. It helps to warm up muscles ready for exercise and removes waste products created when you work your muscles hard. Thai massage stretches your muscles and joints more than any other kind of massage, helping remove deep tension and making you feel more flexible and limber.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pain Relief<\/strong><\/p>\n Somewhat related to the first two points, Phuket massages have been found to help reduce joint and muscle pain. One study by the Massage Therapy Foundation found that patients suffering from scapulocostal syndrome (also known as scapula costal syndrome of SCS) responded better to Thai massage than they did to ultrasound treatments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stress Relief<\/strong><\/p>\n Feeling a bit stressed? Get a massage! It\u2019s such a common treatment for stress that it\u2019s practically a clich\u00e9, but it has only achieved that kind of notoriety because it works. Countless studies have reached the conclusion that an hour or two spent in a Phuket spa will help to relax your mind. A part of that is the effect on your mental wellbeing. Much like yoga or Tai Chi, the focus on simple and small movements removes other distractions from your mind, helping you to relax.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s more to it than just tricking your mind into not thinking so much, though. Phuket massages help to relieve stress at a physiological level, too, encouraging the release of serotonin – the happy hormone – while reducing the output of cortisol – the stress hormone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re visiting Phuket, massages are a great way to start your holiday after the discomfort of a long-haul flight. They\u2019re even a good way just to finish off a nice day of exploring the island. Thailand is famous for its massages and everyone knows they\u2019re effective, but what makes them so effective? In what…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[13,7,14,12],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/channspaphuket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Is-Thai-Massage-Good-For-You.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Stress](\"http:\/\/www.channspaphuket.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/o-REST-facebook.jpg\")
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