You get up from the table and the room spins for a moment? Slight dizziness after a massage is fairly common and usually completely harmless. We'll explain why it happens and how to avoid it easily.
In short: dizziness after a massage is most often caused by standing up too quickly, a drop in blood pressure during deep relaxation, or dehydration. Getting up slowly and having a drink both help.
Why dizziness happens after a massage
- Standing up quickly — the most common cause; your blood pressure doesn't have time to adjust.
- Deep relaxation — as you relax, blood pressure and heart rate drop, which can cause slight dizziness.
- Dehydration — too little fluid makes dizziness worse.
- A massage on an empty stomach — low blood sugar.
How to handle dizziness
- Get up slowly — sit for a moment after the massage before you stand.
- Have a drink of water or a slightly sweet tea.
- Give yourself a moment to rest until the feeling passes.
How to prevent dizziness after a massage
Don't go for a massage on a completely empty stomach, drink plenty of fluids, and don't spring up too quickly afterwards. Feel free to tell your therapist you're prone to dizziness — they'll adjust how the massage ends.
When to see a specialist
If the dizziness doesn't ease even after rest and a drink, keeps coming back, or comes with a racing heart or fainting, speak to a doctor.
Treat yourself to a calm end to every massage
With us, you can stay as long as you need after your massage — over a cup of herbal tea.
