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History of Thai massage
Thai massage has more than 2 500 years of tradition and is based on India Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and Buddhist philosophy. The origin of healing methods and medicine itself begins precisely from the mentioned period, when science did not yet exist in today's exact, rational and evidence-based principles. Modern massages are dedicated to some muscle groups with a specific technique, while thai massage is the most complex in terms of the use of techniques, anatomical location and overall holistic approach. However, this does not mean that modern massages are worse. It is about the appropriate combination and the right indication that determines the final benefit for the health of the client/patient. It is extremely admirable that, despite the lack of scientific knowledge, thousands of years ago they were able to use empiricism (observation, testing, analysis, experience) to develop effective treatment procedures, which they described using alternative terminology based on the philosophy of the time. Although these principles are not described by today's scientific terminology and precise laws, but they still have their complementary position in modern holistic medicine for their considerable effectiveness and benefit in healing.
A holistic approach to the patient has always been present in the healing practices of Oriental as well as "European" scientific Hippocratic medicine (Greek term is holistic). Unfortunately, today's "Western" official medicine in practice has subtly abandoned the holistic nature of the patient's approach and is increasingly focused on symptoms rather than the cause of illness, despite the WHO definition of health itself emphasizing the holistic nature.
A holistic approach to the patient has always been present in the healing practices of Oriental as well as "European" scientific Hippocratic medicine (Greek term holistic). Unfortunately, today's "Western" official medicine in practice has subtly abandoned the holistic nature of the patient's approach and is increasingly focused on symptoms rather than the cause of illness, despite the WHO definition of health itself emphasizing the holistic nature.