Foot Massages

[Wrong Turn]

Honest question, about Foot Massages.

Are there real, substantiated benefits?

Or are they just for "relaxation."

I've gotten them from time to time (about twice a year) but want to know if there are any medical studies or other studies (Asian) on the benefits of foot massages.

TIA.

[RakJungTorlae]

The ones in the touristy areas would just be for relaxation and maybe no real benefits at all. Could also be rushing back for a another foot massage because it's acting up

A real one should feel painful at 1^st and hit the right points in the feet losing the tension parts and it's believed to have positive medical benefits.

I look at the 2 different types of massages around Bangkok as candy or vegetables, im sure you get the point.

[Wrong Turn]

The ones in the touristy areas would just be for relaxation and maybe no real benefits at all. Could also be rushing back for a another foot massage because it's acting up

A real one should feel painful at 1^st and hit the right points in the feet losing the tension parts and it's believed to have positive medical benefits.

I look at the 2 different types of massages around Bangkok as candy or vegetables, im sure you get the point.

Agreed on the candy vs. vegetables. I want and need the Veggies.

I hear you on the hard and soft foot massages. I recently got one in a tourist area b/c I've had foot probs (as noted on this forum) and she was way too soft.

I need a recommendation for a place not in a tourist area, and by someone with anat-physio, foot massage knowledge.

Thanks for the info, Arial.