What should I expect from my first massage?

A 60 minute full body massage typically starts with a head & scalp massage to get you relaxed. Then, they will work the neck and shoulders, move on to each arm, and work their way to the legs & feet. Next, you will flip around on the massage table and they will work on the back of the legs and potentially the glutes.

How does a full body massage feel?

A full-body massage: soft music, low lighting, a feeling of tranquility—it’s bliss. But what most people don’t know is that while you might be in a state of total relaxation your body is going into full activation mode during a massage.

Why does my body feel weird after massage?

Metabolic waste accumulates around the cells in a liquid called interstitial fluid and needs to be transported back to the bloodstream to be filtered through the liver and kidneys. Massage pushes and moves this fluid around causing the body to require more water to flush out and process the releasing toxins.

How long does a full body massage take?

Typically massage therapy should be at least 50 minutes to one hour for a general full body treatment to be effective. Some establishments offer forty-five and fifty minute sessions.

Why do massages hurt but feel good?

It feels great not only because the pain is triggering a release of endorphins, but also because circulation is increasing and inflammation from the knot is being released. This is why some back and shoulder massages can “hurt so good”!

What happens during a massage?

What happens during a normal massage? The most important part of a massage is the conversation you have with your therapist before the treatment starts. At this point, the therapist should go over exactly what the massage entails and ask you if there are areas you would like them to avoid or focus on.

What happens if I feel too much pain during a massage?

While in your massage, if you ever feel too much pain or too much pressure applied, speak up. Tell your therapist. Bruising will start to fade over a few days and eventually disappear.

Is it normal to feel sick after deep tissue massage?

Nausea may occur after treatment. This is due to the release of toxins in your body from your deep tissue massage. The release of toxins is normal during your treatment. If you experience any nausea, drink water to help flush these toxins out of your system and rest.

Can you call off a massage at any point?

Even if massaging a body part — let’s say your feet — is an entirely acceptable part of a massage, you may not enjoy having your feet touched. In that case, just tell your therapist and he or she will skip that area. If for some reason they don’t, you can call off the massage at any point.