Aftercare

After a massage, it’s important to engage in effective aftercare to optimise recovery and gain the full benefits of the treatment.

After Your Massage: Please read the guidance below carefully if you have booked in for a massage session. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Aftercare: The following advice should be taken following a massage:

• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours, as massage is a detoxifying treatment
• Drink plenty of water to assist in the elimination of toxins from the body
• Eat a light diet to assist the detoxification and healing process
• Get plenty of rest. You may feel tired after treatment
• Gentle exercise – postural exercises can help with muscle tension as well as exercises that will assist with mobility. Yoga is a suitable and gentle option.

Common Symptoms Experienced After A Massage Contra-actions (healing):

Experiencing certain physical responses after a sports massage is normal and varies from person to person.

Occasionally, you may experience any of the following reactions up to 24-48 hours after treatment; this is known as a contra-action and is the body’s response to the treatment.

Common symptoms include mild discomfort, slight swelling, and a feeling of fatigue. These symptoms are typically short-lived, reflecting the body’s natural response to the therapeutic manipulation of muscles and tissues. It’s crucial to understand that such reactions are part of the healing process, and not necessarily indicative of a problem with the massage technique.

Please contact me with any queries.