You're feeling great after your massage, wondering, "how do I feel like this more often?" The secret to prolonging the effects of your massage is in aftercare! How you support your body in your day to day is going to have a big impact on keeping that good feeling going, and when you combine it with a regular massage schedule, tailored to your body and your goals, you're tapping into a healing powerhouse for your chronic pain, migraine, and muscle strain issues!
To continue to encourage your body's healing process after a massage and gain the maximum benefit from your session, I recommend the following :
Drink plenty of water over the next few days. Hydrated muscles and fascia are happier muscles and fascia.
Gentle stretching will encourage healing and reduce soreness, including any specific stretches we discussed!
Make time to rest and relax
Gentle movement is important! something like a brisk walk is perfect to encourage circulation, blood flow, and hydration to the tissues that were focused on in your session and encourages healing, but try to avoid anything too strenuous!
Use heat and/or ice: Take a warm bath or shower, muscles respond best to moist heat, but headaches and tendons and ligaments respond best to cold compresses!
Book your next session! Let's partner up to create a treatment plan and schedule that helps you achieve your goals!
Incorporating effective aftercare into your routine is key to extending the benefits of your massage and supporting your body’s ongoing healing process. By staying hydrated, practicing gentle stretching, allowing time for rest, engaging in light movement, and using heat or ice as needed, you can enhance your recovery and maintain that rejuvenated feeling. Remember, regular massages, tailored to your needs, paired with these aftercare tips, will not only help you manage chronic pain, migraines, and muscle strain but also contribute to your overall well-being. Book your next session to continue this journey toward optimal health and relief.
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