In Thailand you will often find traditional massage treatments lasting two hours or more, but there is only a little demand for two hour treatments in the London, and most therapists (including us at Thai Kosai) offer 30-90 minute treatments. (We do also offer a shorter foot massage treatment.) The length of your massage depends […]

One of the most popular reasons people come to us for a massage is lower back pain. There are plenty of possible causes but one of the most common is poor posture – particularly sitting in an office chair for long hours – as well as pregnancy, obesity and arthritis. Your entire spine is fully […]

How much pressure is enough? Should deep tissue massage be painful? How deep is too deep? Everyone is very different – we are sometimes surprised just how different. Pressure that would be comfortable for one person would certainly cause serious pain in another, possibly even injury. That’s why we train our staff to be communicative, […]

We thought we’d post a few tips to make sure you enjoy your massage. They may seem obvious, but you never know 1. Communicate to your therapist! If the massage pressure is too hard or too light, don’t be afraid to speak up. Your therapist is there to help you, not injure you. Tell them […]

A pretty common question is: when should I come back? Unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all answer – it really depends on you, what your massage goals are and the severity of your stress or condition. While we all agree that a daily massage would be great, you need consider your time, your body and your […]