Deep Tissue Massage

Remember to Breathe

Especially when your massage therapist is working out a particularly bad knot, it can be tempting to tense up a little bit and hold your breath. Don’t do this, or you may miss out on one of the major benefits of that rubdown

A Warm Shower Before is a Great Idea

For the best possible rubdown, it’s important to take care of yourself before you step foot in the salon. The easiest and most relaxing way to prep? A long, hot shower. The relaxation effect of a warm shower on both the mind and the muscles will help you be less tense during the session, which will benefit you.

Avoid Eating Right Before

Generally, a full meal right before you attend is a not recommended, as massage certainly stimulates digestion. We would suggest eating lightly right before a massage, and having a meal a few hours prior. Of course, don’t starve yourself in the preceding hours, as you may feel dizzy or light headed during the massage as a result, but eating lightly one to two hours beforehand will allow for digestion while not making you feel uncomfortably full.

Drink a Lot of Water After Your Appointment

It’s especially important to hydrate post-massage. Similar to a exercising, your muscle tissues can become dehydrated during a massage. Therefore, drinking plenty of water post-massage is very helpful in rehydration, building healthy muscle tissue, and removing metabolic wastes that accumulate as your muscles are worked out.