Massage Contra-Indications – Do’s and Don’ts

Marie Grace Knudsen • March 19, 2022

There is nothing more heavenly than good massage therapy. Indeed, the best way to pamper oneself after an exhausting day is to book a massage appointment. Laying on that table makes all your tiredness vanish into thin air.

However, it is important to book a licensed masseuse who has a good reputation. You put your complete trust in someone and hand them over your body, so it better be someone who knows what they are doing. If the masseuse is not qualified enough, you might end up with even stiffer and more sore muscles instead of feeling calm and peaceful.

The Dos of Body Massage

How are you supposed to rejuvenate yourself if you do not extract the most out of this super relaxing therapy? Let the masseuse work their magic but to make the magic work, here are some things that you should always do during and after a body massage:

• Drink Plenty of Water: During the massage, your body releases a lot of built-up toxins that need to be eliminated from the body. To do so, you need to consume an abundant amount of water so that your kidneys could do their magic and expel these toxins from your body.
• Inform Your Therapist About Any Pain or Discomfort: Ignoring any signs of pain or discomfort during a massage session is a big mistake often made by people who don’t get massages frequently. Inform your therapist if you are experiencing any discomfort to prevent any possible muscle injury.

The Don’ts of Body Massage

• Don’t Consume Caffeine: Since caffeine is dehydrating, you should avoid it for at least 12 hours after your massage. As the body is already dehydrated after a massage session, you should be nourishing it with hydrating fluids instead of further drying it out.
• Don’t Workout: As your muscles are already sore after the massage, a heavy workout session will only make them more inflamed. This will add to your pain and it might last longer than it should have.