When you get a massage, your body is put into a state of relaxation and your soft tissues are normalized. This increases the blood supply to the area being treated, which helps to bring fresh nutrients to cells and eliminate waste. You may feel some degree of muscle pain or tension afterwards as part of the healing process. Deep tissue massage helps to break down compounds released by the muscles, such as lactic acid and uric acid, which can cause pain and lack of flexibility.
The massage also releases creatine, a natural by-product of muscle use and tension. After the massage, you'll feel relaxed and your muscles will feel jelly-like. It's important to drink plenty of water afterwards to keep that feeling going. You may also feel a little tired and dizzy, so have a snack for an extra energy boost.
It's best to give your body some time to rest after a massage. To avoid the risk of injury or overworking a muscle, we suggest that you avoid any physical activity for the rest of the day. The liver produces approximately one-quarter to one-third of the body's lymphatic fluid and benefits significantly from regular lymphatic massage. The massage helps the lymph flow, since the lymphatic system only depends on the movement of the body to transport lymph throughout the body.
