Relax-Restore massage by Hannah
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  • My Qualifications
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Massage Aftercare

Stay well hydrated

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Stay well hydrated

Drinking water after a massage is crucial to replenish fluids lost during the session, aid in re-hydrating muscle tissues, and support the body in processing metabolic waste released from muscles. It helps reduce post-massage soreness, fatigue, and headaches by supporting the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

Rest

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Stay well hydrated

Allow your body to recover, especially after a deep tissue or sports massage. Rest for at least 24hours, ideally 48hours if you can. Avoiding any exercise or strenuous activity. Avoid heavy lifting or intense exercise for 24 hours. Opt for gentle movements, such as walking or light stretching, to prevent muscle tightness.

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours to prevent dehydration and maximise relaxation.

Nutrition

Remember to schedule your next massage

Avoid caffeine & alcohol

Eat a light nutritious meal after your massage. 

Avoid heat

Remember to schedule your next massage

Remember to schedule your next massage

Avoid saunas. steam rooms, extremely warm baths and showers. iI is recommended to avoid or delay using a sauna immediately after a massage to prevent dehydration, overheating and dizziness. Massage already increases blood flow and relaxes muscles, while the sauna adds intense heat, which can overtax your system, cause blood pressure drops, or wash away therapeutic.

Hands massaging a back with lotion applied.

Remember to schedule your next massage

Remember to schedule your next massage

Remember to schedule your next massage

Regular massage offers significant, health benefits by reducing chronic stress and muscle tension, improving flexibility, and lowering cortisol levels. It enhances physical recovery, boosts immune function, and improves sleep quality, while promoting mental relaxation and emotional well-being. Regular sessions (every 2-4 weeks) are proact

Regular massage offers significant, health benefits by reducing chronic stress and muscle tension, improving flexibility, and lowering cortisol levels. It enhances physical recovery, boosts immune function, and improves sleep quality, while promoting mental relaxation and emotional well-being. Regular sessions (every 2-4 weeks) are proactive healthcare, addressing pain and enhancing mobility. Prevention is better than cure. Massage is an important part of your daily wellness journey.

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