4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Massage

To fully enjoy a massage, you need to feel at ease. When accompanied by tension or stress, your experience may not be optimal, and you may not attain all the possible benefits of the massage. So we have compiled a list of tips to try before and during your session to help you feel comfortable during a massage. These will enable you to get the most out of the process and overall enhance your experience.

1. Be on time. Remember to slow down when you get here! If you arrive frantic or rushed, it may take longer to relax. Feel free to arrive a few minutes early, kick back, and relax. Consider booking a sauna before your massage to warm up your muscles and relax for a better experience.
2. Drink plenty of water. It is always good to be well hydrated, especially before a massage therapy session. When you’re hydrated, your muscles become softer and more responsive to the massage therapist’s techniques. This allows the therapist to work more effectively into your tissues and release tension and stiffness. Water following your massage helps clear toxins stirred up in the session.
3. Communicate. This is your massage and your body.  It’s important for you be as comfortable as possible during your massage, so feel free to give feedback to your therapist regarding the amount of pressure, any discomfort you are feeling, room temperature, music, etc.  
4. Let go. Tensing or tightening your muscles during a massage is counterproductive. Try leaving all your problems at the door and coming in with a clear mind and a goal to just let go!