Why Is It Important to Hydrate After Massage Therapy?

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Hydration after massage therapy is a bigger deal than people think—and not just a feel-good add-on. Here’s why it really matters, in plain language:

Helps your body flush waste

Massage increases circulation and lymphatic flow, which helps move metabolic byproducts (like lactic acid) out of muscles. Water supports your kidneys and lymph system so that stuff actually leaves your body instead of hanging around and making you feel sore or sluggish.

 Reduces post-massage soreness & headaches

Dehydration can make muscles more prone to stiffness and cramps. Drinking water after a massage helps keep tissues supple and can reduce next-day soreness or those “massage hangover” headaches some people get.

 Keeps muscles elastic and relaxed

Muscles are mostly water. When you’re hydrated, they stay more pliable and respond better to the work you just had done—meaning the benefits of the massage last longer.

 Supports circulation & nervous system recovery

Massage shifts your body into a parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) state. Hydration helps stabilize blood pressure and supports that calming effect instead of leaving you feeling lightheaded or wiped out.

 Helps lymphatic drainage

Especially after deep tissue or lymphatic work, water helps the lymph system move fluid efficiently, reducing swelling and that heavy, sluggish feeling.

 Practical tips to share with clients

  • Sip water within 30 minutes after the session

  • Aim for extra water the rest of the day, not just one glass

  • Skip alcohol right after (it’s dehydrating)

  • Herbal tea or electrolytes (low sugar) can help too


    JMP is open 7 days a week with an expert team of licensed massage therapists who are eager to help you find relief and relaxation through their hands-on therapy. You can book appointments online or call us at 561-529-2093! 


    Jupiter Massage and Pilates, LLC
    125 W. Indiantown Road Suite#102 Jupiter, FL 33458
    561-529-2093
    www.jupitermassageandpilates.com

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