Sarah Woodhouse Therapy

Below is a list of small studies into the benefits of traditional Thai Massage. Please note these studies are not robust evidence to scientifically prove the efficacy of Thai Massage for any of the conditions listed below. They merely indicate there could be some potential benefits that could be explored. Please take the time to read through the studies carefully - click on the title to be taken to the research abstract.

HEADACHES: Effects of Thai traditional massage on pressure pain threshold and headache intensity in patients with chronic tension-type and migraine headaches, Chatchawan et al, published 2016.

LOWER BACK PAIN: The Effectiveness of Thai Massage and Joint Mobilization, Juntakarn et al, published 2017.

UPPER BACK PAIN: Short-term effects of traditional Thai massage on electromyogram, muscle tension and pain among patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points, Buttagat et al, published 2016.

ANXIETY: Immediate Effects of Traditional Thai Massage on Psychological Stress as Indicated by Salivary Alpha-Amylase Levels in Healthy Persons, Sripgongngam et al, published 2015.

REVIVING ENERGY: A randomised crossover trial comparing Thai and Swedish massage for fatigue and depleted energy, MacSween et al, published 2023.