16/04/2026
What to do after having your sports massage.
Some useful tips for you to know after your appointment, especially if you have any events coming up.
1. Hydration - drink plenty of water after your session and continue throughout your day. Sports massages can be intense (similar to your training) so itâs important to stay hydrated.
2. Training and intensity - you want to adjust your load and intensity after your sports massage to allow yourself to recover optimally post massage. Ideally dial your training down for 24 hours or go for an active recovery approach such as a walk, gentle cycle, mobility or movement before retiring back to normal training.
3. Sleep - focus on getting a quality 7-9 hours of sleep post massage to help you in your recovery (this applies daily đ). This will help with muscle repair, pain, soreness as well as helping you mentally recover too.
4. Stretching and light mobility to help your body stay loose and mobile after your session. Gentle stretching and movement and any recommendations from your massage therapist.
5. Plan your next appointment. Building a consistent routine with your massage and recovery will help you manage pain, niggles, injuries and helping you stay feeling and moving great!
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