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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Aches and pains: David Beckham's late night visit to a Thai massage parlour

By Simon Cable

That's better: David Beckham leaves the Thai parlour after his massage last week


He could afford the best physiotherapy money can buy.

David Beckham, however, prefers to be walked over for £26 an hour.

The footballer was seen leaving a Thai massage parlour last week while his wife Victoria was away on business.

His visit took place late at night in the Los Angeles suburb of Venice Beach, 14 miles from his home in Hollywood Hills.

The upmarket Lamai Thai parlour where he was spotted markets itself as a reputable clinic that treats a variety of injuries.

It is also a favourite of Mrs Beckham and the couple pay regular visits together.
Masseuse Al Manomai treated Beckham last Monday.

‘David has visited the shop a few times,’ she said.

‘He wanted his leg and back worked on but told me to be careful of his ankle as he has an injury.

‘I was standing on his back and we did a lot of stretches.


Massage fans: Mr and Mrs Beckham usually attend the salon together


‘He came in quite late though and didn’t have time for a cup of tea afterwards.’

Beckham left the parlour at 10.15pm wearing a beanie hat and was driven home by a bodyguard. Lamai Thai offers Derbyshire clients private massages in separate booths surrounded by green curtains.

Customers are told to strip to their underwear and asked to wear only linen trousers. A source close to Beckham said: ‘David often visits there with Victoria.

They are regular together. They are very good, they specialise in treating injuries.

‘But David has only just started playing again for Galaxy and his legs were a little sore.’

Beckham had feared he would never play football again after injuring his tendon while playing for Italian side AC Milan six months ago.

He made his comeback for LA Galaxy last week.


source: dailymail