Piriformis syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttocks, compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling along the back of the leg. This syndrome is characterized by symptoms of sciatica, including persistent buttock pain that may worsen with prolonged sitting or certain movements. To alleviateRead more ⟶
Category: Traditional Thai medicine
Your body is an energy system: an Eastern approach to healing
According to Eastern medicine, the root cause of physical and mental disorders is a disruption of vital energy flow in the human body. This flow can be manipulated and activated through special energy-balancing techniques, with the most popular being point pressure massage, acupuncture, cupping, yoga poses, and meditation. In the Western world, massage is mostRead more ⟶
Reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture – how do they differ?
Acupressure and acupuncture are both Eastern treatment methods that target energy points on the human body: acupressure applies manual pressure, while acupuncture involves the insertion of needles. Acupuncture is regarded as a subtler and more complex method, typically practiced in specialized clinics of Chinese medicine. In contrast, acupressure and its Western equivalent, reflexology, are categorizedRead more ⟶
Unique Thai treatment that’s well worth a try
Massage with hot herbal compress is a key element of traditional Thai medicine and a must-try when visiting a Thai spa or massage parlor. The therapy is based on the use of cotton bags filled with a mixture of traditional Thai herbs, which, when heated with steam, release their healing and aromatic properties. These herbalRead more ⟶