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Six Ways to Extend the Effects of Your Spa Massage

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Health and wellness spas make up a growing £7 billion industry in the UK, with 68% of us interested in extending our spa stays into two or three-day retreats.

Spa massages in particular are amongst the most popular spa treatments, with different types of massage appearing four times in the top 10 in-demand treatment list for this year.

The hashtag #massage has over 19.7 billion views on TikTok, with the hashtag #spamassage receiving a further 9 million views. It’s clear we’re all searching for ways to enhance our relaxation time.

Therapeutic and calming, a spa massage is the ultimate relaxation treatment, soothing aching muscles and helping you maintain a positive frame of mind. But have you ever left the spa floating on a cloud of comfort only to feel achy and uncomfortable again after only a few days?

Armathwaite Hall, a luxury hotel offering gorgeous spa day experiences in the Lake District, has gathered together some top tips on how to extend the effects of your spa massage.

Key Findings

  • Remember to drink plenty of water – proper hydration will make your massage more enjoyable by making your muscles easier to manipulate and improving blood flow.
  • Don’t wash off any oils your massage therapist uses – these oils will stop your skin from feeling dry and can continue to soothe muscle pain.
  • Skip the gym – your muscles will need 24–48 hours to recover from your massage, so swerve your normal workout.
  • Bring a snack – massage speeds up your circulatory system, increasing bodily functions, including your digestive system. A snack will help prevent light-headedness.
  • Aim for perfect posture – your posture affects everything from your circulation to your energy levels. Maintaining great posture will help release tension and further the effects of your massage.
  • Listen to your emotions – massage works to lower cortisol (the ‘stress hormone’) whilst increasing oxytocin (the ‘love hormone’) and serotonin (the ‘feel-good hormone’). Release any emotions this change brings up to boost your mental health.

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