(CLO) The death of a 20-year-old singer in Thailand after a strong "neck twisting" massage has sparked a wave of warnings from doctors about the possible risk of death from such treatments.
According to the Bangkok Post, Chayada Prao-hom, 20, died on the morning of December 8 at the intensive care unit of a hospital in Udon Thani after suffering from blood poisoning and brain swelling. She was confirmed dead at around 6am.
Before her death, Chayada posted details of three massage sessions she had undergone at the same salon since October. She blamed the treatments for leaving her bedridden and paralyzed, adding that her condition worsened after each massage session.
On November 6, the folk singer posted a photo of her spinal X-ray on her personal Facebook page, sharing with fans that she had visited the massage parlor three times.
The first two times, she said, the masseuse “wrung her neck.” The third time, she was massaged by another masseuse with a “heavy hand,” leaving her body swollen and bruised for a week. The numbness worsened, and after two weeks, she was unable to lift her right arm.
Thai singer Chayada Prao-hom and her X-ray photo posted on social media. Photo: Facebook/Chayada Prao-hom
After hearing the news of Chayada's death, Thai doctors spoke out to warn about the risks of strong massage methods, especially "neck twisting".
Dr Chatpon Kongfeangfung, a specialist, warned on his TikTok account with more than 1.1 million followers that an experienced masseuse would never twist a client’s neck because it was a dangerous area. He warned that any narrowing of the neck, which contains the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain, could lead to a stroke or serious brain damage, or even death.
Another doctor, Dr. Surat Tanprawate, a neurologist, also expressed concerns about aggressive neck massages. He explained that persistent pain can be caused by inflammation, and that massage therapists often press too hard on the painful area to satisfy customers, which can cause serious damage.
Thailand is famous for its traditional massage therapy, especially "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage), which is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of the country. This massage method originated from farmers in rural areas, and later developed into a therapy to help relieve physical stress after hours of hard work.
In Thailand, many massage therapists are certified from prestigious schools, but there are also tens of thousands of informal, often untrained massage workers, working mainly in tourist areas, where the quality of service is not strictly controlled.
Hoai Phuong (according to SCMP)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/moi-nguy-tu-lieu-phap-massage-van-co-sau-cai-chet-cua-ca-si-tre-thai-lan-post324781.html
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