Remedial massage is great to remove the effects of stress and tension. By loosening tight muscles and stimulating organs the after effects can sometimes cause them to be sore or tender.
The benefits of remedial massage are many. Benefits include
- increasing blood circulation;
- stimulating lymph flow and boosting immunity;
- relaxing overused or tight muscles which can cause back pain and migraines;
- increasing joint mobility and motion;
- reducing recovery time after workouts or surgery, just to name a few.
The length of remedial massages effect will depend on what you do and how much you look after your body afterwards. While daily massage would be great, the following habits will help you to maximise and extend the life of your massage.
Follow our five tips of things to do following your remedial massage to prolong the body benefits!
Tip#1 Water
Your body is made up of 75% water. I can’t stress enough about how important it is to drink plenty of water not only after your massage but how important it is to drink plenty of water between massages. Not drinking enough water can have huge effects on the body if you don’t get enough. The biggest is increase in weight and the feeling of being fatigued.
Tip#2 Stretching
Stretching (along with exercise) is a great habit to start if you don’t already do it between massages. It helps to prevent muscles from tightening up again.
Tip #3 Exercise
Regular exercise can also help maintain the benefits of massage and like food and water this habit should be continually be monitored and reviewed.
Tip #4 Diet
Massage will help your body to release toxins so to support your body’s renewed state ensure that your diet is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help it to continue detoxifying. Reducing your caffeine intake will also help your body to stay relaxed and will help it to rest.
Tip #5 Rest
After a remedial massage it is important to respect how your body feels. If you exercise regularly it is important that you allow your body to rest and rejuvenate. If you have a heavy workout calendar ensure that you have something light planned for the next day. Exercise on the same day as a massage is not recommended.
Ensure that you allow yourself to get enough sleep so that your body can rejuvenate and regain vitality.
By opting into some of the lifestyle choices listed above, you can extend the benefits and get the most out of your remedial massage. For more information about remedial massage at Mosaic Health and Fitness, please head on over to our FAQ page or simply contact us.