Thai Acupressure: Traditional Thai Physical Therapy

Thai Acupressure: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Orthopedic Treatments Thai Acupressure is the therapeutic branch of traditional Thai massage-Thailand's ancient form of physical therapy. It focuses on the use of acupressure points and trigger point protocols to treat orthopedic conditions and restore movement. This comprehensive guide includes: 60 traditional medical routines for treating common orthopedic conditions An anatomical atlas detailing the location of 230 acupressure points Over 200 diagrams and more than 800 photographs to illustrate techniques clearly You'll be guided step-by-step through diagnosis and application of these routines, which address a wide range of conditions, including: Headaches and facial disorders Neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, and wrist issues Ankle, finger, and toe sprains Middle and lower back pain Hip, leg, and knee disorders This guide is ideal for practitioners of: Thai massage, acupressure, physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture, shiatsu, Tuina, Anma, reflexology, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and Swedish/holistic massage. It's also a valuable resource for: Personal trainers, fitness instructors, Pilates teachers, and Yoga instructors seeking to deepen their therapeutic skillset. What is Thai Acupressure? Thai Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses focused pressure on specific acupressure points and myofascial lines to treat a wide range of physical ailments. Practitioners use their thumbs, hands, elbows, and knees to stimulate these lines and points, facilitating pain relief and improved mobility. This book introduces the foundational teachings of Thai myofascial release and movement restoration, using predefined line and point combinations to target specific orthopedic issues. Unlike general Thai massage, which treats the whole body, Thai medical acupressure focuses on precise routines designed for specific conditions. Despite its effectiveness, Thai Acupressure remains largely unknown in the West-even among those familiar with traditional Thai massage. These routines are not only powerful but also simple to learn and apply.