Massage can be dehydrating because:
As the massage therapist manipulates your muscles, substances are released,
Massage stimulates circulation in the body while expressing water, salt and other minerals from the muscles,
Circulation is designed to carry away waste materials. You can help sweep away these waste materials by drinking water,
Drinking water post massage can help:
Flush out any accumulated materials that were released during the massage,
Sweep away these waste materials by drinking water
Rehydrate your muscles for the same reason you’d drink water after exercise and other forms of exertion because when the muscles are worked, they can lose water and electrolytes.
So, it is true you should drink water before and after massage because your body is using water at a faster rate, but the key is to be drinking enough water every day. Water is vital for every function that occurs in the body and necessary to maintain healthy, hydrated muscle tissue.
At Mercy Massage Therapy, herbal tea is served after massage therapy session which not only help rehydrate but also for health benefits and relaxation.
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