タイ古式マッサージの用語をわかりやすく解説。

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Nuad Thai

นวดไทย

Traditional Thai massage. Mat-based bodywork using pressure, rhythm, assisted stretching and mindful therapist posture.

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セン・シブ

เส้นสิบ

The ten principal energy lines used as a map for pressure work, sequencing and body awareness.

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ワイ・クル

ไหว้ครู

A respectful gesture or ceremony honoring teachers, lineage, humility and attention before practice.

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ルク・プラ・コブ

ลูกประคบ

Thai herbal compress used with heat, aroma and soft pressure during spa treatments.

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トクセン

ตอกเส้น

Northern Thai wooden-tool technique creating rhythmic vibration along selected lines or areas.

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パーミング

การกดฝ่ามือ

Steady pressure with the palm, using body weight rather than arm strength.

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親指の圧力

การกดนิ้วหัวแม่มือ

Focused pressure taught with angle, support, pacing and good practitioner ergonomics.

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ストレッチ補助

การยืดแบบช่วยพยุง

Guided stretches performed slowly, with communication and respect for natural range.

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ボディメカニクス

ท่าทางผู้บำบัด

How the practitioner kneels, shifts weight, supports joints and works safely.

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禁忌

ข้อห้าม

A condition or situation where a technique should be softened, changed or avoided.

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Prone Position

ท่านอนคว่ำ

Client lies face down, often used for back, leg and shoulder work.

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Supine Position

ท่านอนหงาย

Client lies face up, useful for legs, arms, abdomen, neck and stretches.

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Side-Lying

ท่านอนตะแคง

A supported position for hip, shoulder, pregnancy and comfort-sensitive work.

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Seated Work

ท่านั่ง

Techniques performed while the client sits, often for neck, shoulders and back.

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Rocking

การโยกเบา ๆ

Gentle movement used to relax the body before deeper pressure or stretching.

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Compression

การกด

A steady press into muscle or tissue, usually with palm, forearm or foot.

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Rhythm

จังหวะ

The timing and flow that make a session feel calm, controlled and connected.

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Breath Cue

การแนะนำการหายใจ

Simple breathing instruction used to make stretching and pressure easier to receive.

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Range of Motion

ช่วงการเคลื่อนไหว

The safe movement available in a joint without forcing or pain.

20

Client Feedback

ความคิดเห็นของลูกค้า

Verbal or non-verbal information that helps the therapist adapt pressure and pace.

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Draping

การคลุมผ้า

Towels or fabric arranged for privacy, warmth and professional boundaries.

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Warm-Up

การอุ่นร่างกาย

Light techniques used before stronger pressure, stretching or focused work.

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Cool-Down

การผ่อนคลายปิดท้าย

Gentle finishing work that helps the client settle after the main treatment.

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Ergonomics

การยศาสตร์

Working habits that protect the therapist from fatigue, strain and poor posture.

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Transition

การเปลี่ยนท่า

The smooth change from one technique, side or body position to another.

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Pressure Scale

ระดับแรงกด

A simple way to discuss intensity so the session stays effective and comfortable.

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Trigger Point

จุดกดเจ็บ

A tender area that may refer sensation and needs careful, gradual pressure.

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Acupressure

การกดจุด

Targeted pressure on specific points, adapted to comfort and training context.

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Foot Reflexology

นวดเท้า

Foot-focused work using pressure points, rhythm and lower-leg techniques.

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Herbal Steam

อบสมุนไพร

A warming spa support using herbs and steam before or after bodywork.

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Oil Massage

นวดน้ำมัน

Table-based massage using glide, flow and pressure adapted to spa settings.

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Aroma Oil

น้ำมันหอมระเหย

Oil massage with selected aromas, used carefully for comfort and skin tolerance.

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Hot Stone

หินร้อน

Warm stones used to soften tissue and add heat to a spa sequence.

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バンブーマッサージ

นวดไม้ไผ่

Massage using smooth bamboo tools for rolling, compression and broad pressure.

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Cupping

ครอบแก้ว

A technique using cups to create suction, taught with skin checks and caution.

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オフィス症候群

ออฟฟิศซินโดรม

Common neck, shoulder and back tension linked to long hours at a desk.

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産前マッサージ

นวดคนท้อง

Adapted massage for pregnancy, with positioning, pressure and safety limits.

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Sports Massage

นวดกีฬา

Bodywork for active clients, often focused on recovery, mobility and preparation.

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フェイシャルマッサージ

นวดหน้า

Gentle facial techniques for relaxation, circulation and spa-style client care.

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Head Spa

สปาศีรษะ

Scalp, neck and shoulder care often combined with cleansing or relaxation rituals.

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Neck Tension

ความตึงคอ

Tightness around the neck from desk posture, stress or repeated screen use.

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Upper Trapezius

กล้ามเนื้อบ่าบน

The shoulder-top muscle often involved in office syndrome and neck stiffness.

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Scapula

สะบัก

The shoulder blade area, commonly addressed in back, shoulder and posture work.

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Forward Head Posture

ศีรษะยื่นไปข้างหน้า

A screen-related posture pattern that can load the neck and upper shoulders.

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Desk Stretch

ยืดเหยียดที่โต๊ะ

Simple movement breaks that support comfort between longer massage sessions.

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Myofascial Release

คลายพังผืดกล้ามเนื้อ

Slow, careful work aimed at softening tight fascia and muscle restriction.

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Shoulder Mobility

การเคลื่อนไหวหัวไหล่

Comfortable shoulder movement improved through positioning, pressure and stretching.

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Ergonomic Break

พักท่าทาง

A short pause from desk posture to reset breathing, shoulders and spinal position.

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Facial Sculpting

การปั้นหน้า

Facial massage work focused on contour, lift, relaxation and visible freshness.

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Lymphatic Drainage

ระบายน้ำเหลือง

Light rhythmic work supporting facial fluid movement and a less puffy appearance.

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Gua Sha

กัวซา

A smooth-tool facial technique used with oil and gentle direction control.

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Facial Acupressure

กดจุดใบหน้า

Targeted facial points used for relaxation, tension release and spa flow.

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Jaw Release

คลายกราม

Gentle work around the jaw for clients who clench, grind or hold facial tension.

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Buccal Massage

นวดกระพุ้งแก้ม

An advanced facial technique for cheek and jaw tension, taught with clear hygiene rules.

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Facial Effleurage

ลูบไล้ใบหน้า

Light gliding strokes used to open, connect and finish facial massage sequences.

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Depuffing

ลดบวม

Gentle facial techniques aimed at reducing a heavy or swollen appearance.

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Dry Cupping

ครอบแก้วแห้ง

Cups are placed without oil glide, with timing and skin response carefully checked.

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Gliding Cupping

ครอบแก้วแบบเคลื่อน

Cups move over oiled skin to combine suction with controlled glide.

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Cup Mark

รอยครอบแก้ว

Temporary skin coloration that can appear after cupping and should be explained clearly.

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Suction Level

ระดับแรงดูด

The intensity of cupping pressure, adjusted for skin, comfort and training purpose.

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Skin Check

ตรวจสภาพผิว

A safety step before cupping, facial tools or stronger bodywork techniques.

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Avoided Area

บริเวณที่ควรหลีกเลี่ยง

A place where pressure, suction or heat should be reduced or skipped.

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Trimester

ไตรมาส

One of the three pregnancy stages used to guide massage positioning and caution.

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Bolster

หมอนรอง

A support cushion used to keep pregnancy, side-lying and hip work comfortable.

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Left Side Position

ท่าตะแคงซ้าย

A common supported pregnancy position used for comfort and safety.

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Edema

อาการบวม

Swelling, often in feet or legs, that requires gentle pressure and careful screening.

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Pelvic Comfort

ความสบายเชิงกราน

Support and positioning that reduce strain around the hips and pelvis.

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Postpartum Massage

นวดหลังคลอด

Adapted post-birth bodywork focused on comfort, recovery support and gentle pacing.

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High-Risk Pregnancy

ครรภ์เสี่ยง

A pregnancy requiring medical caution before massage or spa treatment.

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Medical Clearance

การอนุญาตจากแพทย์

Confirmation from a healthcare provider before working with higher-risk conditions.