{"id":13828,"date":"2018-02-04T11:49:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-04T11:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=13828"},"modified":"2022-07-05T12:35:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T16:35:49","slug":"can-i-get-a-home-massage-when-i-am-recovering-from-the-cold-or-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/benefits-of-massage\/can-i-get-a-home-massage-when-i-am-recovering-from-the-cold-or-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I get an at-home massage with the cold or flu? What about the post-game “flu”?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s cold and flu season, which leads to \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 colds and the flu, as well as questions like these from Zeel<\/a> members.\u00a0 And it’s also the season for overdoing it at football parties. We answer two common questions about getting massages when you’re sick or otherwise under the weather.<\/p>\n

Dear Zeel,<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m about three-quarters of the way through a bad cold, and my entire body is aching. I\u2019m working at home, and an in home massage<\/a> would feel really good right now. Is it OK to book a massage from Zeel?<\/p>\n

Achoo<\/em><\/p>\n

Dear Achoo,<\/h3>\n

We know a massage feels good, but you should wait until your illness has run its course to book a massage. When you\u2019re sick or recovering from an illness like a cold or flu, your body is already working overtime to heal and is under stress. A massage can inadvertently add to that stress, or even spread a localized infection from lymph nodes.\u00a0 Plus, you run the risk of getting your massage therapist sick. Wait until you\u2019re better, and reward yourself with a massage then. We suggest a Swedish massage<\/a> for overall immune system recovery and easing body aches.<\/p>\n

Get well soon,<\/em><\/p>\n

Zeel<\/em><\/p>\n

Dear Zeel,<\/h3>\n

Wasn’t that an exciting Big Game?\u00a0 I’m originally from Philly, and, well, I don’t think I’m going to make it to work today.\u00a0 I’m hung over and exhausted after being up all night. Since my sickness is pretty much self-inflicted, is it ethical for me to recharge with a massage?\u00a0 Should I say I have a cold? I’m staying home today, so massage delivery is the way to go.<\/p>\n

Philly Fan<\/em><\/p>\n

Dear Philly Fan,<\/h3>\n

First of all, congratulations – you must be excited about the first-ever football championship for the Eagles<\/a>. Second, you’re not alone. A Workforce Institute study estimates that almost 14 million people will call out sick the Monday<\/a> after the Big Game – earning it the hashtag #SuperSickMonday.\u00a0 And they’re not all in Philadelphia, Boston, or Minneapolis either.<\/p>\n

Most people calling out sick today, according to the study, will claim to have a fever, a sore throat, or a headache. In your case, headache is probably closest to the truth.\u00a0 Massages to cure headaches<\/a> do work – so combine a scalp massage at home with some ibuprofen and lots of water.\u00a0 Book on the Zeel massage app for today,\u00a0 get some high-quality sleep, and you’ll bounce back by tomorrow.<\/p>\n

(Next time, try not to overdo it – check out our tips for a healthy football party for next year!)<\/p>\n

Feel better,<\/em><\/p>\n

Zeel<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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