What To Do Before & After Your Deep Tissue Massage

Whether you receive an oil massage, aromatherapy, or reflexology, the answer is to not shower before a massage or after. Leave a few hour buffer period before doing so. When in the shower or a bath, the surface of the skin has increased blood circulation, which after a massage can lead to surface congestion.

Showering Post Massage: Water Temperature A hot shower after a massage may be relaxing, but a too-hot shower can leave you feeling dizzy. The bottom line is that you can shower after your massage if it’s your preference, but you should shower safely.

It’s tempting to soak yourself in a steaming hot bath after a long, relaxing massage. This is another bad idea. In case you’re suffering from any muscle injury, hot water will only aggravate the inflammation. Use cold water for pain relief.

5 Things You Should Never Do Before Your Massage (Number 5 Might Surprise You)

• Drink. Water, yes, but alcohol is a real no-no.
• Sunbathe. This is tough to avoid on vacation, but experts recommend spending the day-of your massage out of direct sunlight to help prevent sunburn.
• Feel ill.
• Self-groom.
• Shower.

• Stay hydrated. Hydration begins at least 24 hours prior to your time with a massage therapist.
• Take a shower.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothes.
• Know your goals for the massage.

It is most important to shower before you use your hot tub to remove sweat, dead skin cells and personal care products such as cologne and deodorant. This reduces the work required from your hot tub filter and water care system to keep your hot tub water clean and balanced.

So, if you missed your massage therapist’s little chat, here’s a quick recap of what you should be doing post-massage.

1. DRINK WATER. Massage increases your blood circulation and hydrates your muscle tissues.
2. STRETCH.
3. EAT.
4. REST.
5. HAVE A BATH.
6. WELCOME ANY EMOTIONS.
7. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY’S REACTION.
8. URINATE.

Postural Hypotension Postural hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that makes you feel lightheaded, dizzy, or faint. Postural hypotension is the most common reason for feeling dizzy after a massage and is nothing to be concerned about, unless you are also experiencing one of the potential causes listed below.

No one should ever do anything to your body that you have not given permission for. A therapist should never be sexual in any way with a client. That includes sexual touching, sexually explicit comments to or any sexual act whatsoever.

When you have a hot bath you are causing the blood vessels to your skin to dilate. This is an attempt of your body to cool you down. Your blood pressure is the force push Dizziness after a hot bath or shower is very common and there are a couple of different types of dizziness. By far the most common would be lightheadedness.

A hot shower after a massage may be relaxing, but a too-hot shower can leave you feeling dizzy. This is especially true if you have low blood pressure. Experts recommend limiting your exposure to hot showers, so either keep your post-massage shower brief or turn down the heat.

Generally speaking, no, being dizzy after a massage is completely normal. There are quite a few reasons why you might be feeling dizzy after a massage, some are of no concern, but some are health hazards and should be taken seriously. Keep reading to find out what causes of lightheadedness are actually causes for concern.

Dizziness after a hot bath or shower is very common and there are a couple of different types of dizziness. By far the most common would be lightheadedness. You can imitate this by lying down on you bed with your head hanging down over the edge until you get a head rush than sit up quickly.