May 14th, 2014 • Posted by The Little Day Spa • Permalink
You
have just finished your massage and you feel great. What should you do to help
keep that feeling going?
The first thing that you should do is drink some water
-- about two glasses. For some time, it was believed that drinking water would help
remove lactic acid that was released into the bloodstream by the massage.
Lactic acid has been related to muscle soreness, however, new research debunks the
theory,
indicating that the acid levels will return to normal within an hour. So, why do it? Because drinking water helps the body flush out any other toxins that will
loosen up during your session and release into your bloodstream. The body always needs sufficient water for proper hydration and it
becomes even more important after a massage.
After an aromatherapy massage, do not take a shower or bath right away.
The essential oils that our therapist used should stay on your skin to allow
them to reach their peak effectiveness and taking a bath or shower afterwards
prevents this from happening.
Next, since one of the main reasons why people get a massage is to relax, you should avoid doing anything that will negate that feeling after
your massage. Do not get right back into the hustle and bustle of a hectic
schedule. Instead, schedule some "me-time" after your massage and do
something that you find relaxing. Give yourself some time
before you get back to running your errands, picking your kids up from school or
going back to work.
One final recommendation is to schedule another session
before you leave the office. The benefits of massage increase over time and
with repeated sessions. Before you leave,
schedule your next appointment while our therapist has the most
availability in their schedule.