After your session
Sports massage aftercare
Simple guidance to help you know what can be normal after treatment and when to get further advice.
After your appointment
Everyone responds differently to sports massage. You may feel relaxed straight away, or the treated area may feel temporarily tender, tired or mildly sore. Mild bruising can occasionally occur.
For the rest of the day
- Move at a comfortable pace and avoid forcing a painful movement.
- Drink normally and stay comfortably hydrated.
- Follow any specific advice I give you for the area treated.
- If you return to training or exercise, judge it by how you feel rather than pushing through unusual pain.
If something does not feel right
Contact me if you have a question about how you feel after the session. If you develop severe, unusual or worsening symptoms, or symptoms that concern you, seek appropriate medical advice rather than relying on massage aftercare guidance.
Important: Sports massage and this aftercare information are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or emergency medical care.