A traditional Thai massage is all about long-term wellness rather than short-lived relaxation. It’s common for people to feel a bit achy for the rest of the day following a Thai massage. After a good night’s sleep, though, you should start to feel the benefits, with looser muscles and a greater spring in your step.
To really loosen up muscles, it’s not unusual for massage therapists, to stand on you, pressing down on your spine (or other parts of your body) with all their weight. You’ll be pulled and stretched in all manner of positions, finding yourself in poses that you never really thought were possible. Thai massage therapists know just the amount of pulling and pushing that a person can bear, adjusting their techniques for each individual. When the massage is over, you may feel exhausted.