Thai Massage and Yoga - The Perfect Match

Many of my readers already know a thing or two about yoga, as do many people in this country. Thai Yoga massage, usually just called Thai massage, is a lesser known healing practice that I will be writing about today. They are members of the same family and complement each other in many ways. These systems can work harmoniously together to produce better results than when used separately. After giving you some historic perspective on Thai massage I will let you know how and when you can use Thai massage to benefit you. I'll end with a little about my personal history as a Thai Massage therapist.

The Mind-Body Approach to Pain

The biopsychosocial model views a physical disorder as the result of an intricate and dynamic interaction among biological, psychological, and social factors that can often antagonize the pain condition. This model recognizes that when information reaches the brain, a complex communication process takes place among many brain areas.

How Your Posture Helps Your Balance and Reduces Pain

Maintaining or regaining your sense of balance, strength and stability and is a key measure in preventing falls. According to The National Council on Aging the number one step to preventing falls is finding a good balance and exercise program. One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma - related hospital admissions among older adults.