จัดกระดูก
jàt grà-dòok
Includes the setting of broken bones, and also all indigenous chiropractics
Bone settling is a traditional practice used by Thai medicine practitioners. Based on the belief that misaligned bones can cause health issues, this technique manipulates bones and joints to alleviate pain and restore alignment.
Thai medicine practitioners apply pressure and gentle movements to affected areas, using hands and sometimes tools, to realign bones and promote healing.
It is also believed to improve blood circulation and relieve tension in the body. This traditional practice has been passed down through generations and is still widely used in Thailand today.
Many practitioners and individuals who enjoy Thai Massage treatments are familiar with the cracking sounds associated with this type of massage. The best-known and most commonly applied are those to the hands, fingers, feet, and toes, but ankles and wrists are also likely to crack during the session. The so-called “Bone Cracks” or realignment occurs automatically and spontaneously during a Thai Massage session when tension is applied along fascial planes. At the same time, the body is relaxed and the person is trusting. Bones and joints return to their rightful positions, which may feel and sound like a “pop” or “crack.”
The massage practitioner can also help crack or realign bones by using specific manual techniques, applying targeted pressure to surrounding areas, and supporting the posture to facilitate immediate realignment.
In Thailand, every type of chiropractic adjustment is in the massage therapist’s realm, including neck cracks and back/spine cracks