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Back Press

From Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: December 6, 2006

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The back press is a Thai massage pose that opens the shoulder and chest areas.
photo credit: © David and Tukta Roylance
Demonstrated by Thai massage therapists David and Tukta Roylance
Touch of Asia School of Traditional Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine (Sterling, VA)


These photos are displayed for informational purposes only. Thai massage requires education and training from a qualified instructor and it should only be performed by a qualified Thai massage instructor.
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