Getting a massage is great, but you probably have lots of questions about massage therapy that you think are odd but want answered anyway. Don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s what Zeel is here for (well that, and delivering 5-star massages to your home in as little as an hour).<\/p>\n
Here are some\u00a0massage\u00a0questions we get asked a lot.<\/p>\n
Massage is relaxing. Drinking can be relaxing, too. But drinking and massage don\u2019t mix well, for a number of reasons. Remember: first massage, then alcohol \u2014 never vice versa.<\/p>\n
Read more: The Truth About Mixing Alcohol and Massage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s not normally considered polite to fall asleep when you have company. But when you\u2019re getting a massage, falling asleep is a compliment to your massage therapist. Doze away.<\/p>\n Read more: Is It OK to Fall Asleep During a Massage?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n People with tinnitus hear constant sounds when none actually exist, usually ringing or buzzing. Massage can help ease tightness and stiffness in the neck and jaw muscles \u2014 one of the causes of tinnitus.<\/p>\n Read more: Ears Ringing? Massage Can be an Effective Treatment for Tinnitus<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Massage during pregnancy \u2014 commonly called prenatal massage \u2014 is a great way to ease the aches and pains of carrying a baby. That said, take precautions. Make sure your massage therapist is certified and experienced with pregnancy massage, don\u2019t use a massage table with a hole for the belly, and check with your doctor first.<\/p>\n Read more: All Your Pregnancy Massage Questions Answered<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The jury is still out. Cupping is an ancient technique designed to relieve muscle pain by dislodging \u201cstuck blood.\u201d If you want circular marks on your skin, however, cupping is very effective.<\/p>\n Read more: What is Cupping? And Does Cupping Work? A Zeel Investigation<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Some massage oils can indeed block pores. But others are non-comedogenic, meaning that you can use them at will even with pimples. There are other non-oil options for massages that you might prefer as well.<\/p>\n Read more: Will Massage Oils Make My Acne Worse?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Massage obviously isn\u2019t a substitute for healthy eating and exercise, but it can lower levels of cortisol, the stress-eating hormone. High levels of cortisol make weight gain more likely. So in effect, yes, massage can help you on your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n Read more: Lose Weight and Belly Fat with Massage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Getting rid of headaches doesn\u2019t have to mean taking pills. Massage is just one natural remedy that can cure your headaches and even migraines.<\/p>\nIs it rude\u00a0to fall asleep during a massage?<\/h3>\n
Can massage treat tinnitus?<\/h3>\n
Can I get a massage while pregnant?<\/h3>\n
Does cupping work?<\/h3>\n
I have acne. Will massage oils clog my pores?<\/h3>\n
Can massage help me lose weight?<\/h3>\n
Can massages help headaches and migraines?<\/h3>\n