After Care
It is important to increase your water intake after a massage. Massage helps to remove lactic acid from your muscles, and extra water will ensure that these toxins will be flushed from your blood stream, not reabsorbed in your muscles.
It is not uncommon to feel some soreness after a massage, especially a clinical massage. If there are any areas of redness, swelling or heat, apply an ice pack to the area for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help reduce inflammation and the area will heal more quickly.
Massage is cumulative therapy. Yes, one treatment can make you feel great, but massage is most effective when maintenance treatments are received regularly.
Follow your therapist’s advice and recommendations. Stretching exercises and self care are going to make your therapy more complete, and your results longer lasting.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have questions.