Beyond the Table: Self-Care Tips to Extend the Benefits of Massage. - The Body in Balance Series
You’ve just walked out of your BSPOKR remedial massage session feeling amazing—your muscles are relaxed, your mind is calm, and your body feels reconnected. But what happens next?
To keep those good vibes (and real results) going, what you do between appointments matters.
Here are our top self-care tips to help you extend the benefits of your massage and support long-term wellbeing—especially if you’re managing pain, posture, stress or recovery on the Mornington Peninsula.
1. Hydrate Like It Matters (Because It Does)
Massage increases circulation and lymphatic flow, helping your body flush out waste products. Drinking water post-treatment helps this process, reduces the chance of soreness, and keeps your muscles happy.
💧 Aim for an extra glass or two of water after your session.
2. Keep Moving – Gently
After a massage, your body needs time to recalibrate. Gentle movement—like walking, stretching or a light yoga session—can help keep blood flowing and prevent stiffness.
🚶♀️ Try a 10–15 min walk around Mornington beach or through a local park.
3. Use Heat or Cold (as Recommended)
If we’ve worked on deeper trigger points or specific injuries, we may suggest:
🔥 Heat – for muscle stiffness or chronic tension
🧊 Ice – for acute soreness or inflammation
We’ll guide you on what’s best for your body at that time.
4. Practice Good Posture
What you do every day impacts your body more than what we do in an hour. That’s why posture plays such a huge role in long-term relief.
🪑 Adjust your desk setup
📱 Bring your phone to eye level
🧍♂️ Break up long sitting periods with light stretching
Small changes = big improvements over time.
5. Stretch Mindfully (Not Aggressively)
We’ll often give you specific stretches tailored to your needs. These are meant to complement the massage and help maintain muscle balance.
⚠️ Pro tip: Don’t overstretch! It’s about gentle consistency—not intensity.
6. Listen to Your Body
Tired after a massage? That’s normal. Energised? That’s great too. Everyone responds differently. Honour what your body is asking for in the hours after a session—whether that’s rest, movement, or just stillness.
7. Book Your Next Session Before You “Need” It
Massage is most effective when it's proactive, not reactive. If you wait until you’re in serious pain, we’re back to fixing rather than maintaining. Keeping a consistent rhythm helps you feel better more often and reduces the chance of flare-ups.
📅 Ask us what frequency is best for your body—we’ll guide you honestly.
At BSPOKR, Your Wellness Is a Long-Term Commitment
As a trusted name in remedial massage therapy across the Mornington Peninsula, we care about your health between sessions, not just during them. That’s why we’re always happy to answer questions, offer tailored advice, or tweak your plan as your needs evolve.
Our clients from Frankston, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Dromana and beyond know—we’re not just massage therapists. We’re movement mentors and wellness partners.
Ready to Stay Feeling Your Best?
Let’s keep the momentum going and build a body that feels better every day.