Can you eat or drink before getting a massage?

[kayclarkey]

I am getting a massage in a couple weeks and I was wondering if there are certain things to do early in the day BEFORE I get the massage. I've heard not to eat or drink until after your massage... is this true? Is there anything else not food related that I need to do before hand?

 

[Ferrochi]

It's not true that you can't eat or drink before a massage. Actually massages are very relaxing to the digestive system and would help in the digesting of any food previously eaten, plus it's a good idea to make sure that you're well hydrated before & stay well hydrated after getting a massage.

You won't want to consume any alcohol or pain medication before receiving your massage. Other things that are good & courteous to do is 'shower' beforehand and don't look to wear any perfumes or scented lotions or creams.

 

[kdr_cmt]

A massage is going to leave you slightly dehydrated, so it is a very good idea to drink water both before and after having one - but far enough in advance that you can empty your bladder before the massage begins. Massage plus dehydration means soreness and achyness in your body the next day. If you are a regular coffee, soft drink, and/or alcohol consumer, up your water intake even more because caffeine, sugar, and alcohol are diuretics, which make you lose water faster and dehydrate sooner.

As far as other things, taking a shower would be very considerate. Some spas have showers available for clients to use and if you are planning to use them, make sure you allow enough time for it when you arrive. I wouldn't bother washing your hair, though, because it's just going to get oily during the massage. I try to schedule my massages for the day my hair needs washing anyhow.

It would be really nice, if you can't shower, if you could at least wash your feet. A dollop of hand sanitizer would do the trick.

 

[chelsea.divine]

lol, yeah.

 

[asiank]

That's not true, u just do things normally like u always do.