If you have ever been to any type of massage, you have surely been told to drink water afterwards. That’s so popular that some of my first time clients say it to me before I even open my mouth. So, we all know that but what else is good to know after a Thai massage session?
Again, like other types of massage, you can feel some soreness the following day or two, although I personally think this is less likely for Thai massage. But it can happen if you have been holding to a lot of tension or this is your first session in a while.
You might also notice emotional shifts. Sometimes people feel unexpectedly tearful, unexpectedly light, or just tired in a way that surprises them. Touch works on the body and touches the nervous system too, and sometimes things surface that weren’t expected. There’s no need to interpret this or “fix” it. Let it move through, the emotions will rise and fall and there is nothing much to do about it but observe it.
And this is an advice I always give to my clients – observe what your body tells you in the next couple of days or so. Where did things feel different? Where did the old tension come back quickly, and where did it stay looser for longer? How do you move? Do you feel tired or energised? This is useful information about what your body needs and your current physical and emotional state.
Also, pay attention to your sleeping pattern. Did it change? Did you have a dream? I have had some of my most vivid dreams after Thai massage and I always find it interesting what my unconscious mind will come up with after bodywork. Maybe you will have an interesting experience too.
Lastly, whatever came up after the session, physically or otherwise, do let me know. Massage therapy is a partnership, and what happens between sessions is part of it.
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko
