A research study on the short-term beneficial effects of tok sen treatments among people with shoulder pain.
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Other Traditional Healing Systems
Foot reflexology with a wooden stick
Using a wooden stick for foot reflexology is not a Thai tradition. This article describes the origins and popularity of this technique.
Reusi dat ton and the Foundations of Thai Massage
A detailed essay that discusses the history, development and benefits of reusi dat ton (Thai self-stretching exercises).
Stick reflexology renaissance
A short article about how stick reflexology became popular in Thailand due to the work of a Swiss missionary.
(Español) Los Ejercicios del Asceta Tailandés
Ensayo detallado sobre el reusi dat ton en español. - Detailed article about reusi dat ton, in Spanish language.
Revitalizing and Restoring of Lanna Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Herbs
An outline for the inventory-making process related to Lanna traditional health practices. Includes discussion of various traditional Lanna medical practices and health care procedures, as well as influences from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese medicine.
Sak Yan (tattoos) at Wat Bang Phra
A traveler's description of sak yan tattoos done at Wat Bang Phra, outside Bangkok.
Medicine in Buddhist & Jain traditions
Overview and comparison between traditional Buddhist medicine and traditional Jain medicine systems.
Hilltribe Healers of Northern Thailand
A listing of the various hill tribes of northern Thailand - (Lahu, Lisu, Karen, Hmong) - with distinguishing cultural and historical characteristics
Acupuncture & Thai Massage: Same Same but Different
A description of some conceptual and practical similarities between Chinese acupuncture and traditional Thai massage,