When it comes to self-care, there’s nothing quite like going for a deep tissue massage. It can feel a little uncomfortable at the time, depending on how tight your muscles are and which bits of your body need focus, but afterwards you are sure to feel more supple, enjoying greater freedom of movement… and feeling very well looked after, mentally, physically and emotionally.
However, it’s important to know what to do after your massage to help you ease any pain you may be feeling and ensure that you continue to feel good for as long as possible.
First of all, it’s important to drink water after a massage, because they can be quite dehydrating, with soft tissue manipulation meaning that you’ll be expelling water. A long refreshing drink of water after a massage can help restore your body’s natural balance, as well as helping to flush out any toxins that will have built up during your therapy session.
It can also be helpful to steer clear of stimulants like caffeine and alcohol for at least 12 hours after you’ve been for a massage. These are both dehydrating so can get in the way of your post-massage high – and you’ll want to prolong that feeling for as long as you can!
And if you’re a big gym fan and love nothing more than getting exercise, taking a rest day after a massage can help ease you through and give your muscles the break they need to repair and recover, making sure you can tackle your workouts head on the next time you’re at the weights or on the running machine.
If you’d like to find out more about this kind of therapy and how it could benefit you, get in touch with the Clear Physio team today to see how we can help.
