A massage carries on long after you get up from the mat — and a few needless mistakes could cut its effect short. Here's what to avoid after a massage (and what to do instead).
In short: after a massage, skip alcohol, strenuous exercise, heavy meals, the sauna for the day, stress and rushing, and don't forget to stay hydrated.
The most common mistakes after a massage
- Alcohol — it puts a strain on the body and disrupts both recovery and hydration.
- Strenuous exercise — give your muscles a rest for the day.
- Heavy food — opt for lighter fare instead.
- The sauna and hot baths for the day — an unnecessary strain after an intense massage.
- Stress and rushing — it quickly undoes the relaxation you've achieved.
- Too little fluid — a lack of water worsens how you feel after a massage.
What to do after a massage instead
Give yourself some quiet time, drink water and herbal tea, stretch gently, and schedule your massage for a time when you can rest afterwards. In detail in the article What to do after a Thai massage. Which sensations after a massage are normal is summed up in Reactions after a massage.
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