Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Origins of Thai Massage

The Father Doctor

Centuries Later in Siam

Branches of Traditional Thai Medicine

Part I

Being A Healer

Thai Medicine Prayer

What You Need to Practice

Before and During Treatment

General Body Mechanics Principles

Body Positions for Practitioners

Common Transitions

Additional Concepts and Guidelines for Practice

Four Steps in A Sessions

Working with Sen Sib

Acupressure's Main Points

Thai Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy

Cross Syndromes as Causes

Trigger Points

Cross-Fiber Friction Techniques

Contraindications and Areas of Caution

Wai Kru: The Bow of Respect

Part II

Learning the Flow

Supine - Lower Body

Supine - Single Leg Sequence

Clinical Focus #1: Plantar Fasciitis

Clinical Focus #2: Achilles Tendinitis

Clinical Focus #3: Knee Joint and Ligaments

Clinical Focus #4: Hamstring Tears and High Hamstring Tendinopathy

Clinical Focus #5: The Gluteus Medius

Clinical Focus #6: The Iliopsoas

Supine - Abdominal Massage

Supine - Arms and Shoulders

Clinical Focus #7: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Clinical Focus #8: Brachial Plexus Nerve Entrapment

Clinical Focus #9: Rotator Cuff Muscles

Prone - Lower Body

Optional Clinical Focus #10: Achilles Tendinitis

Prone - Back and Shoulders

Clinical Focus #11: Lower Back Pain

Clinical Focus #12: Sciatica

Prone - Pelvis and Legs

Clinical Focus #13: The Piriformis

Clinical Focus #14: Sacral Ligaments - "Sacral Mandala"

Prone - Additional Techniques

Side-Lying - Lower Body

Clinical Focus #15:

A: Piriformis and Deep External Hip Rotators (the Deep Six)

B: Sacral Ligaments

Clinical Focus #16: Ribcage Connection - the Lats, Serratus, and Intercostals

Supine - Back Lift and Stretches

Seated - Back, Neck, and Shoulders

Supine - Neck

Clinical Focus #17: The Scalenes

Clinical Focus #18: Neck Pain

Clinical Focus #19: Whiplash and the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

Face and Scalp

Clinical Focus #20: Jaw Pain and Tension and the TMJ

Appendix

Article 1: When to Stretch the Calf Muscles

Article 2: The Secret to Resolving the IT Band Syndrome

Article 3: The Scoop on the Piriformis

Article 4: Should We Stretch the Trapezius and Other Neck Muscles?

Article 5: Treating Pain and Tension in Mid-Back

About the Author

Bibliography