Massage is good for circulation because it gets a lot of blood moving all over the body. Drinking alcohol before or after a massage is not a good idea because it would strengthen the effects. Since alcohol also makes you lose water, it is harder for your body to rehydrate after a massage fully.
Getting a massage could make you lose water. During a massage, fluids are released from the tissues into the bloodstream and then to the kidneys for elimination. It’s crucial to switch out all of the fluids that are lost. According to official recommendations, women should drink 2 liters of water daily, while men should drink 2.6 liters.
Massage can make you lose water and cause waste products to be released from your tissues into your bloodstream. The kidneys may eliminate this waste faster if you drink more water. Sports Massage London adheres to these recommendations.
Obtain some magnesium:
The body may be sore for a few days after a therapeutic massage. Since magnesium has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can help reduce soreness after a massage, we tell our patients to take it both before and after. It also helps when muscles stick together, cramp, or twitch.
Eat:
Massage increases blood flow and helps other body functions, like digestion, work better (which is why you can sometimes hear your stomach grumbling through a massage). Make a small snack to eat on the way home from your treatment. Also,
don’t eat a big meal before getting a massage. You might feel uncomfortable on the massage table if you’re too full.
Don’t do any exercise that is too hard:
At least 24 hours should pass after a massage before you do anything strenuous. After a deep tissue massage, working out will only make your tissues more sore and irritated. Don’t start working out again to avoid tension or harm until your muscles have had time to heal. If you worked out before your massage, please take a shower.
Often, people don’t know things that should be common knowledge. Many people go to the doctor when they are sick, and it’s never a good idea. People with the flu, a cold, a fever, an infection, or stomach problems should not get a massage. Not only do you risk spreading your illness to the massage therapist, but most of the time, your illness will get worse after a massage, and your body temperature will go up. Please don’t leave the house until you are completely better.
Here are some things to avoid doing after a massage, along with some alternatives Sports Massage London recommends trying.
Remember these things to make the most of your therapy:
Water is necessary for life:
After getting a massage, you lose water, which slows down your lymphatic and blood circulation. A toxic buildup happens when your lymphatic system, in particular, can’t do its job of getting rid of toxins from your body. This makes getting a detoxifying massage less effective.
There is no other tea, coffee, wine, or other drink that can replace this one. Since these diuretics make you urinate more often, your body loses more water without being able to hold on to any.
Don’t take a shower right away:
Many of our clients say they shower right after getting a massage, mostly to get rid of the oil. It’s a big mistake to do this. In reality, a massage warms up the essential oils, taking another hour to soak into the skin cells.
Instead, take a cold shower:
After a long, relaxing massage, it’s tempting to take a hot, steamy bath to wind down. Again, this is a bad idea. Hot water will only make your muscles feel worse if you hurt yourself in any way. Use cold water to make yourself feel better.
Warm water helps your body relax without making your muscles sore. Applying cold, either via an ice pack or soaking the affected area in cold water, can help ease discomfort.
Don’t go outside or do anything too strenuous:
A one-hour massage helps your body and mind relax. It’s better not to try to “wake them up” but to leave them alone. Also, working out or doing other hard activities on the muscles could damage them.
After getting a London Sports massage, you should do your best to stay calm. Do anything that will help you relax, such as taking sleep, reading a book, watching Netflix, etc. Schedule a massage from Sports Massage London for a day when you’ll be home for at least four to six hours.
