Giving yourself a good massage can help loosen your muscles so you can relax.
Sometimes, take your time to give your body a good massage. It will leave you feeling refreshed and re-energized.
Follow the tips below to give yourself a good massage:
Take a warm bath or shower and dry yourself with a warm towel
The warm water will loosen up your muscles and make them ready for a massaging treatment. Soaking in some Epsom salt will help to alleviate soreness.Place a towel in a dryer while you’re taking your bath to warm it up. When you get out of the shower, feel the relief from drying yourself with a nice warm towel.
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Consider keeping your clothing off
Skin-to-skin contact is more effective than massaging through clothing. However, if you’re using a foam roller, or lack privacy at home, you can put on some light clothes.
Apply massage oil to your body
Massaging oil will help heat up your body and will help make your massage be more effective. Any massaging oil, lotion, or sports balm will help break down knots and loosen your muscles.
To apply the oil, just place a drop of the oil in the palm of one hand and rub your hands together for at least fifteen seconds, until you’ve heated up the oil.
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