Making the Most of Your Massage
It doesn't matter what kind of massage you choose to get, there
are some things you can do before and after you massage to enhance
and prolong its effects.
Before your massage:
The day before your massage, be sure to drink
plenty of water and get enough rest. Leave yourself enough time to
get to the massage
studio or, if you're hosting a massage in call, have the place
where you'd like to receive your massage cleared out
so the table and mood
can be set quickly. Be prepared to tell your therapist about
anything that may be affecting your health, well-being
or mobility.
After your massage:
Starting an hour after your massage is complete, begin stretching
the areas that were worked deepest. Drink
plenty of water.
One formula suggests .500 to .667 ounces of water per pound
of total
body weight.
Using this formula, a 200 pound person should drink between
3 and 5 quarts of water daily.
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