3 Surefire Tips To Enjoy Maximum Benefits From A Massage

Stress can be a real problem in today’s busy world, and many of our clients here in Barcelona are under great stress every day. A great way to take time out is to have a relaxing massage – “un masaje relajante” as it’s referred to here. As well as soothing strained, aching muscles, massage will also soothe a restless mind by helping stress to melt away. At the end of your massage, you will be invigorated and keen to face the world and continue with your life. And you’ll get much more from your massage by applying these three canny methods:

Be hydrated – Make sure you drink lots of water prior to your massage and keep this up once the massage has finished. It is important to drink water regularly throughout the day, whether you live in a hot climate or a cold one. For your massage, it is vital that you are fully hydrated. Due to the lymphatic drainage which is stimulated during massage, when the massage has finished, you will flush impurities from your body when you urinate. If you don’t drink enough water before and after your massage then some of these toxins will remain in your body, and you won’t receive the full benefit of the relaxing massage. 

It’s important to avoid alcohol beforehand. Arriving at the for your massage having drunk to excess the night before will mean that your body will have a much higher toxin level than normal, and even with the effect of the massage, lots will remain no matter how much water you drink. Additionally, a good idea is to abstain from alcohol after the appointment because as you’ll have flushed away toxins, you’ll need to drink water to replace the fluid and if you drink alcohol, you’ll merely increase dehydration and your toxin levels. You really will reap the maximum benefit by cutting out the booze before and after your appointment.

Chill-Out – It can feel awkward to have a massage, especially the first few times. However, the object of massage is to relax you mentally and physically so permit this to occur. Put all thoughts out of your mind and let the tension fade from your body so you can fully enjoy the massage experience. Let the masseuse soothe your muscles while you completely chill-out to the relaxing music. Shut the world out of your life and let go of your trials and tribulations and immerse yourself in the moment.

Ambience – Take the feeling home with you. Use an oil burner to scent the room, play your favorite chill sounds and kick back for 30-60 minutes every day. Winding down like this will be beneficial for both your physcial and mental health and it beats watching TV or going out drinking (this can help you wind down but it’s not good to do it every night!) Give this a try and you’ll increase the benefits of your massage appointment and future appointments will also bring greater benefits.

Barcelona-based beauty consultant Neena Mistry specializes in full-body massage and you can find more great beauty tips over on her Centro De Estetica Barcelona website.