Thai Herbal Ball Hot Compression aka "LOKPAKOB"
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The Thai Herbal Ball compress technique offers several potential health benefits: It induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, assists alignment and postural integrity of the body, improves circulation of blood and lymph and stimulates the internal organs.
The hot compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, sore or pulled muscles and ligaments, chronic back aches, arthritis, even skin conditions, migraines and chronic stress or anxiety. The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore and overworked muscles while giving the body's energy reserves a huge boost.
The herbs in the compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant. They are used to address sprains, bruises and sore muscles, cleanse and heal the skin by promoting cell growth, and aid upper respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, and the common cold. (www.massage-chiangmai.com)
Herbal Ball Compress aka "LOKPAKOB"
What is it ?
Performed for hundred of years, Herbal Ball Massage are known to provide deep relaxation while relieving stress and fatigue, and improving health. The therapy relies on the use of hot compresses or "poultices" filled with a selection of herbs and spices. Those compresses, generally wet and then steamed, are gently applied to specific points of the body releasing their healing benefits into the pores of the skin. They can be combined with the use of hands to focus the massage on knots.
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Benefits
Hot compresses promote relaxation while soothing aching muscle and stiff joints. Since the motions are very gentle, it can be more appropriate for parts of the body that are too tender or sore for hand massage. it also represents a great alternative to accupressure, since it stimulates the same points of the body. Likewise, it will leave you intensively relaxed and energized. Herbal Ball Massage is known for its healing properties: it improves blood circulation and stimulates the internal organs. While the heat dilates blood vessels, it increases the blood and oxygen circulation in the body and improves the efficiency of the different organs. Herbs used in the compress will also have different and specific benefits: ginger is used to treat digestive disorders and allergies, lemongrass and kaffir lime boost the immune system, jasmine has antispasmodic and anti-depressive effects, turmeric is an anti-bacterial that will heal skin infection or lesion...
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Although quite gentle, the therapy can include some Thai yoga postures. By manipulating your limbs, the therapist aims at improving the flexibility and ultimately, the relaxation of your body. Since compresses are steamed and applied directly on the skin, do not hesitate to ask the therapist to adapt the heat and /or the pressure level if you find them too hot. Some spas allow you to take the herbal compresses home with you after your massage, some can potentially charge an additionnal price for them. While enjoying the benefits of those compresses at home, keep in mind that the freshness of the herbs remains key, and that they are mostly active for a couple of weeks after the treatment at the spa.
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