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<\/strong>I\u2019ve been wanting to try a massage for awhile, but I was a little nervous about feeling self-conscious. After doing a lot of research, I understand more what to expect. I finally got over my nerves and booked my first massage. I\u2019m really excited! What I\u2019m wondering about now, though, is what to do after my massage. Is there anything in particular I should do (or avoid doing) after a massage so I can get the most benefit from it?<\/p>

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First of all, congratulations! Doing anything for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but rest assured that you\u2019ll be in good hands with a certified massage therapist. Make sure you talk to them beforehand about any concerns you have, and let them know it\u2019s your first time. They\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re comfortable and can have the best possible experience.<\/p>

Your massage therapist can also give you some good ideas for what to do afterwards. Generally speaking, you should take some time to rest and relax. Avoid going back to work or doing any strenuous activities immediately after a massage, if at all possible \u2013 especially after your first massage.[1]<\/sup><\/p>

Drinking plenty of water is especially important, not just immediately after your massage but throughout the next day or so. The water helps your body flush out any accumulated fluids and tissue waste products that may have been released during your massage. Avoid dehydrating drinks, such as coffee or anything alcoholic.[2]<\/sup><\/p>

How you feel after your massage depends on the type of massage, the techniques used, and the length of your session. If you\u2019ve scheduled a Swedish massage, you likely won\u2019t feel any significant pain. However, it isn\u2019t uncommon to feel a mild soreness, especially when you\u2019ve never had a massage before, because your muscles aren\u2019t used to that kind of pressure.[3]<\/sup><\/p>

A warm bath can feel nice after a massage and allows you to clean off the oils the massage therapist used. If you do feel a little soreness, adding some epsom salts to your bath will soothe your muscles. You may feel particularly sore in specific areas \u2013 this is especially likely if you have any old injuries or strains. Just apply an ice pack to the area for 10 to 15 minutes.[4]<\/sup><\/p>

If you\u2019ve scheduled your massage close to mealtime, avoid anything heavy. A light vegetarian stir fry with pasta or rice is a good choice. You could also drink a cup of herbal tea to enhance the calming effect of the massage.[5]

<\/sup>Perhaps the most important thing to do after a massage is to simply be aware of the effect on your mind and body. It\u2019s not uncommon to experience an emotional release along with the deep physical relaxation. Don\u2019t hold in any emotional response \u2013 let it wash over you and appreciate the release.[6]<\/sup>

References:<\/strong><\/p>

[1]<\/sup> University of Minnesota: \u201cWhat Can I Expect in a First Massage Therapy Visit?<\/em>\u201d https:\/\/www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu\/explore-healing-practices\/massage-therapy\/what-can-i-expect-first-massage-theraphy-visit<\/p>

[2]<\/sup> Back to Balance Massage Therapy and Bodyworks: \u201cAfter the Massage<\/em>,\u201d http:\/\/www.cyndisingh.com\/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=149<\/p>

[3]<\/sup> University of Minnesota: \u201cWhat Can I Expect in a First Massage Therapy Visit?<\/em>\u201d https:\/\/www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu\/explore-healing-practices\/massage-therapy\/what-can-i-expect-first-massage-theraphy-visit<\/p>

[4]<\/sup> Billings Massage Therapists: \u201cWhat to Expect After a Massage<\/em>,\u201d http:\/\/billingsmassagetherapists.com\/after-massage\/<\/p>

[5]<\/sup> Back to Balance Massage Therapy and Bodyworks: \u201cAfter the Massage<\/em>,\u201d http:\/\/www.cyndisingh.com\/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=149<\/p>

[6]<\/sup> Id.

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<\/em>You\u2019re never too old for a massage. Find out how geriatric massage<\/a> can help alleviate pain for the elderly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\\\/strong>I\\u2019ve been wanting to try a massage for awhile, but I was a little nervous about feeling self-conscious. After doing a lot of research, I understand more what to expect. I finally got over my nerves and booked my first massage. I\\u2019m really excited! What I\\u2019m wondering about now, though, is what to do after my massage. Is there anything in particular I should do (or avoid doing) after a massage so I can get the most benefit from it?<\\\/p>

Answer: <\\\/strong>

First of all, congratulations! Doing anything for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but rest assured that you\\u2019ll be in good hands with a certified massage therapist. Make sure you talk to them beforehand about any concerns you have, and let them know it\\u2019s your first time. They\\u2019ll make sure you\\u2019re comfortable and can have the best possible experience.<\\\/p>

Your massage therapist can also give you some good ideas for what to do afterwards. Generally speaking, you should take some time to rest and relax. Avoid going back to work or doing any strenuous activities immediately after a massage, if at all possible \\u2013 especially after your first massage.[1]<\\\/sup><\\\/p>

Drinking plenty of water is especially important, not just immediately after your massage but throughout the next day or so. The water helps your body flush out any accumulated fluids and tissue waste products that may have been released during your massage. Avoid dehydrating drinks, such as coffee or anything alcoholic.[2]<\\\/sup><\\\/p>

How you feel after your massage depends on the type of massage, the techniques used, and the length of your session. If you\\u2019ve scheduled a Swedish massage, you likely won\\u2019t feel any significant pain. However, it isn\\u2019t uncommon to feel a mild soreness, especially when you\\u2019ve never had a massage before, because your muscles aren\\u2019t used to that kind of pressure.[3]<\\\/sup><\\\/p>

A warm bath can feel nice after a massage and allows you to clean off the oils the massage therapist used. If you do feel a little soreness, adding some epsom salts to your bath will soothe your muscles. You may feel particularly sore in specific areas \\u2013 this is especially likely if you have any old injuries or strains. Just apply an ice pack to the area for 10 to 15 minutes.[4]<\\\/sup><\\\/p>

If you\\u2019ve scheduled your massage close to mealtime, avoid anything heavy. A light vegetarian stir fry with pasta or rice is a good choice. You could also drink a cup of herbal tea to enhance the calming effect of the massage.[5]

<\\\/sup>Perhaps the most important thing to do after a massage is to simply be aware of the effect on your mind and body. It\\u2019s not uncommon to experience an emotional release along with the deep physical relaxation. Don\\u2019t hold in any emotional response \\u2013 let it wash over you and appreciate the release.[6]<\\\/sup>

References:<\\\/strong><\\\/p>

[1]<\\\/sup> University of Minnesota: \\u201cWhat Can I Expect in a First Massage Therapy Visit?<\\\/em>\\u201d https:\\\/\\\/www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu\\\/explore-healing-practices\\\/massage-therapy\\\/what-can-i-expect-first-massage-theraphy-visit<\\\/p>

[2]<\\\/sup> Back to Balance Massage Therapy and Bodyworks: \\u201cAfter the Massage<\\\/em>,\\u201d http:\\\/\\\/www.cyndisingh.com\\\/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=149<\\\/p>

[3]<\\\/sup> University of Minnesota: \\u201cWhat Can I Expect in a First Massage Therapy Visit?<\\\/em>\\u201d https:\\\/\\\/www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu\\\/explore-healing-practices\\\/massage-therapy\\\/what-can-i-expect-first-massage-theraphy-visit<\\\/p>

[4]<\\\/sup> Billings Massage Therapists: \\u201cWhat to Expect After a Massage<\\\/em>,\\u201d http:\\\/\\\/billingsmassagetherapists.com\\\/after-massage\\\/<\\\/p>

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