{"id":12058,"date":"2014-04-02T17:47:20","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T17:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zeel.com\/g\/?p=12058"},"modified":"2022-07-06T20:59:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T00:59:05","slug":"ask-a-zeel-massage-therapist-why-does-my-nose-run-after-a-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/massage-experience\/ask-a-zeel-massage-therapist-why-does-my-nose-run-after-a-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Zeel Massage Therapist: Why Does My Nose Run After a Massage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Karina.jpg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12059 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Karina.jpg\" alt=\"Karina\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Have questions about massage? Ask a Zeel Massage Therapist. \u00a0We turned to Karina, one of our 9,000+ vetted, licensed massage therapists, to answer some frequently asked questions about massage.<\/p>\n<p>Karina has been a licensed massage therapist since 1997, when she graduated from the Swedish Institute, and has worked in a variety of spas, including Bliss and Carapan.<\/p>\n<h2>Is it true that pregnant women can\u2019t get massages in their first trimester?<\/h2>\n<p>While many therapists recommend that women wait until their second trimester to receive massage, it\u2019s possible for women in their first trimester to receive prenatal massage from a Certified Prenatal Massage Specialist.\u00a0 Make sure to tell the therapist that you\u2019re pregnant!\u00a0 (You can read more about Zeel Prenatal and Pregnancy massage\u00a0in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/zeel-massage-news\/prenatal-massage-what-you-need-to-know\">this article<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<h2>Why does my nose always run after a massage?<\/h2>\n<p>Usually you start a massage by lying face-down (prone) \u00a0for approximately 30 minutes, as the massage therapist massages your back, hips, legs and feet. Since your face has been compressed in the face cradle, your sinuses can clog. Some days are worse than others, depending on the weather, your allergies, etc. Once you turn onto your back (supine) the nasal pressure is relieved, causing your nose to get runny. It\u2019s totally normal and healthy.<\/p>\n<h2>Will massage oil stain my sheets during a massage?<\/h2>\n<p>There are some oils that are water-based and do not stain.\u00a0 Massage cream is also a good, non-staining alternative.\u00a0 If you do prefer standard massage oil, it will stain your sheets if you don\u2019t wash them right away.\u00a0 Zeel Massage Therapists will use non-staining creams and oils unless you specify otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>Got a question of your own? \u00a0Just ask us!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Is it true that pregnant women can't get massages in their first trimester?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"While many therapists recommend that women wait until their second trimester to receive massage, it\u2019s possible for women in their first trimester to receive prenatal massage from a Certified Prenatal Massage Specialist.  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