Looking after you
There are some great benefits of having a massage, but you also need to know what to do after your massage.
The benefits of our massages
Sports and Deep tissue Massages are known as an integrative medicine, and can be used alongside pre-existing treatments and injury recovery programmes to promote a healthier mind and body. There are a range of benefits associated with massage and soft tissue therapy, including:
- Reduces pain, soreness and tension across muscles
- Relieves stress and increases relaxation
- Improves circulation, energy and attention span
- Releases endorphins and promotes good night's sleep
- Stronger immune function and response
AFTERCARE ADVICE FOLLOWING YOUR MASSAGE
After your sports massage or deep/soft tissue treatment at Sports Massage Works, we suggest following our aftercare advice to help you get the most out of your massage. For the first 24 hours following a treatment, we recommend that you refrain from drinking coffee, tea or alcohol and instead stick to water and herbal tea. This will help flush your body of any toxins released from your muscles and keep your blood pressure low following your massage. If you feel some tenderness the next day in the areas worked, this is nomal and will ease off during the day. If you need to, you can apply an ice pack to the sore area (over a cloth or T-shirt) to help promote recovery. Although rare, some bruising may occur post treatment, but please do not worry, it will fade over the next few days.
To promote these benefits further, we recommend a light diet and no rigorous exercise or stretching for the first 24 hours after your massage. Finally, try to make time to relax and give your body time to repair.
Our massage services are professional and effective
If you are getting over a sports-related injury or are feeling discomfort from sitting at a desk for too long, a massage can offer relief and relaxation. Book online today and start seeing the benefits.
