Between Massage Sessions
To get the most out of your massage, practice these self-care tips regularly.
1. Stretch. If you are getting massage for pain and discomfort, stretching is essential for you. Frequency is more important than length of a stretching session.
- Try setting up a reminder sound like a chime on your computer to remind you to stretch for 2 minutes every hour, or 5 minutes every two hours.
- Follow this simple routine. Exhale as you stretch whatever feels tight or uncomfortable to a feel-good position, and inhale as you return to a starting position. Ask about stretches for specific areas.
2. Exercise regularly. Even very moderate exercise can help relieve pent-up muscle tension and improve your circulation, two benefits you may have also noticed after massage. Walking, gardening, golfing and tai chi are all ways to get your heart pumping and your muscles moving, and can also help shift your attention from your worries to relaxation and the enjoyment of life.
3. Take time to relax. Change your schedule to include more down time, even if it’s only 15 minutes for deep breathing or walk after work or at lunch. Get away from chores on the weekend for a morning or afternoon to enjoy some time in nature or a pot of tea with friends.
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June 28th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
I suffer from lower back pain. The pain was so bad at times that I wanted to go under the knife. I started going to Yoga and using massage therapy, and now my pain is history. For all the non believer, check http://cw11.empowereddoctor.com/story_1185.html