23/06/2026
How long does take for treatment?
For clients with chronic pain, the answer depends on how long they have had the problem, their age, fitness level, work habits, and whether the cause is still present.
A general guideline for Thai Remedial Massage:
Acute Pain (recent injury, 1-6 weeks)
* 1 treatment per week for 2-4 weeks
* Often improves within 2-6 sessions
Chronic Pain (3+ months)
* 1 treatment every 1-2 weeks initially
* Usually 4-8 treatments before significant improvement
* Some conditions may require ongoing maintenance
Long-Term Chronic Conditions (years of pain)
Examples: chronic neck pain, lower back pain, arthritis, old injuries.
* 6-12 treatments over 2-3 months is common
* Improvement is usually gradual
* Maintenance every 2-6 weeks may be beneficial
Typical Treatment Schedule
Week 1-4
* Weekly treatment
Week 5-8
* Every 2 weeks if improving
After Improvement
* Every 3-6 weeks for maintenance
Important Client Disclaimer
You should never guarantee that massage will “fix” chronic pain. A professional statement could be:
“Results vary from person to person. Some clients experience relief after 1-3 sessions, while chronic conditions may require multiple treatments over several weeks or months. Massage therapy aims to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery, but no specific outcome can be guaranteed.”
For your Thai Remedial Massage business, you could recommend:
Level 2-4 Treatment Clients
* Initial assessment and treatment
* Follow-up in 7-14 days
* Reassessment after 4 treatments
* Maintenance every 3-6 weeks once symptoms are controlled
This approach is generally viewed as professional and realistic by clients and insurers in Australia.
