Massage therapy is now one of the most frequently used alternative treatments for back pain. Traditional Thai massage is a form of deep massage with brief sustained pressure on the muscle. Pressure point massage along the body's hypothesised 10 major energy channelsor "Sen Sib' is believed to release blocked energy and to increase awareness and vitality. Gentle stretching of the muscle relieves tension, enhances flexibility, and induces a deep state of tranquility. The report by Chaithavuthi and Muangsiri suggests that TTM alsoincreases blood circulation, lowers heart rate, reduces pain, improves the depth of breathing and promotes relaxation.