Before going to a massage therapy, take care of some massage rules. Here are some tips before getting a massage. Know about some important things to take care before a body massage.

1. Is it important?? Really??
Massage Rules
Tips before getting a
massage
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2. BENEFITS OF BODY MASSAGE
??

3. BENEFITS OF BODY MASSAGE
Well !! Thereare many, like
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4.  It helps in fighting anxietyan stress
 It boosts body immunity
 It improves blood circulation
 It provides relaxation
There are many..
DO YOUKNOW??
But!!

5. There are massage rules you must follow..
Even before getting a massage..
What are these rules??
??

6. There are 2 situationsbefore massage
1. Bookingmassage appointment
2. Getting ready for massage
Let’s Start with the
AppointmentBooking..

7. Bookingmassage appointment
Before and while booking a body massage appointment,
There are some points to take care of.. Like..

8. Knowledge of all massage types
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Some massages are for mental stress relief, while some are for body pain relief,
some are for both.
Massages are of various types, like -
 Deep Tissue Massage
 Oil Massage
 Towel Massage
 Powder and CreamMassage
Andmanymore..
Do a onlinesearch to knowmore

9. Knowledge of all massage types
1
Some massages are for mental stress relief, while some are
for body pain relief, some are for both.
Massages are of various types, like -
 Deep Tissue Massage
 Oil Massage
 Towel Massage
 Powder and Cream Massage
And many more..
Do a online search to know more
2
Knowledge about massage type
preference
Now when you have collected knowledgeof massage types, youneed to select
the massage type that is best for you.
Also besure about gender preference.
Like-
 Male to Male Body Massage
 Male to Female Body Massage
 Female to Male Body Massage
 Female to Female Body Massage
Youwill get more options whenyouare open
about it with the massage company

10. Select preferred therapist
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Ifyou havefixed a massage company for service, and you
knowyour massage therapist youalready, then tell them
for it, themassage companywill schedule the session
whenyour therapist is available.
Also tell yourpreferred timing to them.

11. Charges and duration
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Ifyou are going for massage after a long time, or first time,
it’s veryimportant to knowthe chargesand duration of
massage along with the inclusiveand exclusive charges,
like-
 Service tax
 Material cost
 Incrementalservice rates
Etc..
Also makesure to get proper bills and documents after
massage.

12. Don't go if having sick or
contagious condition
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If you are going for massage after a long time, or first time,
it’s veryimportant to knowthe chargesand duration of
massage along with the inclusiveand exclusive charges,
like-
 Service tax
 Material cost
 Incrementalservice rates
Etc..
Also makesure to get proper bills and documents after
massage.

13. Take a break,
from all the problemsin life
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A massage results well whenyouare only concerned
about the massage. If youaresurrounded with other life
problems when youaregetting a massage, then nothing
will workgood. So just forget all the problems for few
days, and focus on enjoyingthe massage.
After massage, youwill feel fresh. Youwill get theinner
power to deal life problems instead of getting stressed
with it.

14. Preparing for massage session
After booking the massage appointment, you willhave to follow some
massage rules.
Here are some tips before getting a massage.

15. Drink a lot of water
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Water is always beneficial for a humanbody. It keeps a body hydrated
and removes metabolic wastes from body.
Duringmassage whenyourbody will be hydrated,it will help in
releasing the wastes easily.
Drinkwater after massage too, as yourbody will get dehydrated
during massage.

16. Don’t Smoke
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Smoking is injuriousto health, even a kid knowsthis. Smoking blocks
the blood vessels and skin pores with harmfulwaste.
If you can’t quit smoking thenat least stop smoking before few days of
massage.
This will help your body to release toxins easily duringmassage, and
will allow the natural odour of youbody to befilled in muscle pores.

17. In take healthy food
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Avoid fast food, outside cooked food, oily foods and unhealthypacked
foods.
Takegreen vegetables, salads, fruits and juice regularly.Eat only
home made food.
Duringmassage, yourbody could loose a lot of energy.Eating healthy
food will fulfill the requirementof the vitamins, proteins and other
nutrients lost during massage.

18. Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol
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Caffeine and alcohol makesyourbody uneasy.
Caffeine leaves a lazy and sleeping effect on a humanbody. So don’t take
it within 4 – 6 hoursbefore massage.
Anddon’t consume alcohol within 48 hoursbefore massage.
Youhaveto bepresent at your massage infull consciousness. Yourbody
needs to befullyactive during massage.

19. Take a warm shower
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Warmwater or steam bath opens the closed pores of skin.
It allows your skin to get enoughoxygenand helps infull blood
circulation.
Also takinga shower will givea freshness needed duringmassage
therapy.

20. Take care of gym workout
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If you are going to gymand want to go for massage, youhaveto takecare
of yourself.
Don’t do heavyworkouts, it can cause strain inbody. Youcan’t allow it to
happen before massage session.
Also discuss it with yourgymtrainer,he/she will advice youbest workout
before massage.

21. Don’t Rush,Get Enough Time
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When you have booked a massage appointment, youneed to maketime for
yourself, to prepare for the best massage session.
Don’t schedule anymeeting or workone or two day massage.
Makesure you don’t haveany family functions at that time
Massage needs yourtime, before and during
Body massage

22. Removeexcess hair on body
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Awkward?? Isn’t it??
But it is themuch needed thing to do before massage
Massage is a process of rubbing,pinching, applying pressure onbody parts.
Excess hair will makemassage difficult. Itwill causepain and damage your
muscles too.
So for better massage, remove excess hair
from yourbody to makeit easy and
Comfortable for both, youand the therapist.

23. Surgeries and Injuries
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Don’t even think ofmassage if youhaveany injuryorsurgery.
If you had injuryor surgeryfew months back thentalk to yourdoctor first. If
the doctor allows the onlygo for massage.
Also duringthe massage, tell the therapist
about it. He/she will take care if it.
If you don’t tell it, it will only worsen yoursituation.

24. These weresome of the
Tipsbefore
getting a
massage
Follow these massage rules for
immense pleasure and relaxation

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