A Thai masseuse performed impressive stretches on a woman during the Asia Massage Competition in Japan.

Footage shows Waen Chana smoothly pulling and kneading the woman's body around the mat for the exhibition in Tokyo on June 4.

She applied pressure on her back and twisted her upper body slightly to relieve pain.

Waen also did a technique where she used her knees as a tool to arch the woman's back without using other devices.

She said: ‘I am grateful for all who believed and supported me.'

Waen won a gold medal for her routine in the two-day event joined by other Asian countries.

Despite its seedy reputation, Thai massage is known for its physical benefits. Health experts say the yoga-like stretching and deep massage techniques promote relaxation, improve flexibility, and relieve pain.