{"id":18716,"date":"2018-07-17T19:28:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=18716"},"modified":"2018-07-17T19:29:00","modified_gmt":"2018-07-17T19:29:00","slug":"5-things-you-should-never-do-before-your-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/5-things-you-should-never-do-before-your-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Never Do Before Your Massage (Number 5 Might Surprise You)"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the best parts about getting a massage is that you don\u2019t have to do <\/i>anything other than lay back and relax. In preparation for your zenned out bliss, there are some things you\u2019ll definitely want to avoid to make sure \u00a0you reap all the benefits of massage therapy<\/a> \u00a0(think stress reduction, lymphatic detox, reduced inflammation, improved breathing\u2026) We asked a team of expert massage therapists for their top six no-no\u2019s. The results below may surprise you.<\/p>\n

1. Drink<\/h3>\n

Water, yes, but alcohol is a real no-no<\/a>. Barbara Wilson, a licensed massage therapist at the Spa at PGA National, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, warns, \u201cwhen you get a massage your body moves toxins in your body, therefore any ill effects the alcohol has caused may be amplified.\u201d. Your best bet is to be hydrated, not tipsy prior to your massage.<\/p>\n

2. Sunbathe<\/h3>\n

This is tough to avoid on vacation, but experts recommend spending the day-of your massage out of direct sunlight to help prevent sunburn. \u201cSunburn can be very sensitive to touch. The last thing you want to do is have somebody rubbing your sunburnt skin,\u201d explains Wilson.<\/p>\n

3. Feel ill<\/h3>\n

While you can\u2019t control when your immune system fails you, it\u2019s best to cancel your massage if you\u2019re feeling under the weather<\/a>. \u201cIf you are sick or have an infection, massage may actually spread the infection to other parts of your body,\u201d warns John Tanner, a licensed massage therapist at the Spa at PGA National. \u201cIt is best for everybody if you cancel allowing at least 24 hours notice and reschedule for a few days later when you are healthier.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Self-groom<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no reason to get all gussied up before<\/i> your massage. As Valerie Cario, a \u201ccelebrity\u201d massage therapist who can be booked through the Zeel: Massage-on-Demand APP puts it, \u201cno one cares about what your hair looks like. There\u2019s absolutely no need to apologize for not having had a pedicure for a few weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Shower<\/h3>\n

While your intentions might be in the right place, a hot<\/i> shower prior to your massage is actually not recommended. \u201cA hot rinse right before your massage can increase your circulation as well and your chances of sweating through the session. According to Wilson, \u201cshowering with warm water a few hours before your appointment is not only fine\u2014it\u2019s encouraged.\u201d<\/p>\n

So go ahead and book that vacation (or \u201cstaycation\u201d) massage, just put the champagne on ice until it\u2019s over.<\/p>\n

\"Book<\/a><\/p>\n

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