Massage therapy treats your body's muscles and soft tissues to cut back stress, relieve muscular tension, and make you feel more relaxed. It also helps keep your heart rate and blood pressure at healthy levels. There are several methods by which massage therapy is done, with each having its different processes and techniques.
Follow these five basic tips for longer-lasting effects of your relaxing massage experience:
Don’t Forget to Hydrate Your Body
Drinking water is one of the key steps to follow right after massage therapy, as it plays a vital role in keeping our bodies hydrated. A massage leaves you dehydrated because both blood and lymphatic systems become dull.Thus, do not forget to drink enough water after a massage session.
Don’t Hit the Shower after a Massage
Taking a shower soon after the massage can put you in trouble. The massage merely heats up the essential oils, and they still need another hour to get absorbed into the skin cells. Showering after an hour can wash away all the oils your masseuse used.
Don’t Shower with Hot Water
It is undoubtedly relaxing to soak yourself in hot water after a good body massage, but it is an unhealthy practice. Hot water will increase inflammation, and it could make you dizzy.
Don’t Consume Heavy Meals Right Afterwards
You may feel hungry after a massage therapy as your digestive system goes into high-performance mode due to increased blood circulation. However, you should avoid having a heavy meal as it can cause severe bloating and make you feel sluggish. A light and healthy snack can make you feel energetic and won’t have any severe effect on your stomach.
Avoid Doing Strenuous Activities
Good physiotherapy or massage sets your mind and body in a relaxed zone. It is way better to keep it in the same state instead of disturbing it. Also, doing heavy activities can lead to muscle injuries. After a deep tissue massage, do not engage in anything strenuous for a few hours.
All of this information will help you get the most out of each massage session.
If you have any questions about massage therapy, contact Radiant Physiotherapy at 403-457-9090. Our experienced physiotherapists will help you with any questions you have regarding physiotherapy.
