​What To Do After A Myotherapy Treatment

You’re ready to get yourself a myotherapy treatment and get your body feeling fabulous again. But what should you expect after your session, and how should you manage it? Let’s have a look at how to make the most of your session after it’s over.
 
What to expect after a myotherapy session
Every body is different, and can react in different ways. I can treat two clients with the same techniques, and their experience afterwards will be completely different!
Of course we all want to feel instantly better after a treatment, but thats not always the case. Particularly for long term issues like injuries, pain, tension and postural problems, it can take a little bit of time to get to that stage where you're feeling better.
I don't want you to feel worried if you feel a bit off afterwards, especially if its been a long time since you last had any treatment - keep in mind, we've just worked on some unhappy muscle groups, and altered the incoming messages that your nervous system is getting from those problem areas. It can take a little while to settle.
Some of the common symptoms that might arise within 24hrs of a myotherapy session include:

• Fatigue and lethargy – you just feel a little run-down. Some people might feel like they’ve got flu-like symptoms.
• Muscle pain – this is usually a deep ache, and is what many people describe as ‘good pain’.
• Muscle fatigue – a myotherapy session can sometimes have the same impact as a good workout, and fatigue the muscles.
• Headaches and nausea – this is less common, but may be a sign that the treatment has helped to shift metabolic waste through your body.

 
These symptoms will generally only last for a day or two. If they persist, you are welcome to give me a call and we can see whether you need further assessment.
 
How to optimise recovery after a session
Whether you experience symptoms or not, your body is recovering and recalibrating after a treatment. Although I may give you advice in your session that is specific to your treatment, here are a few general tips to get you started:

• Move the body gently. To repair, the muscles and connective tissue need blood flow. An easy way to encourage blood flow is to do gentle exercise. Something as simple as a gentle walk or a yoga class is enough to increase the circulation without adding too much ouch if you’re already sore.
• Heat can help increase blood flow to the area if movement is too painful initially.
• Get plenty of sleep. The body does its repair work when you’re at rest. So after a treatment, it’s best to get at least 7 hours of sleep to give your body the time it needs.
• Take it easy. Some people will feel fantastic after a treatment, and others will need to take it slow while they recover. Assume that you’re the latter, and let yourself have some time to relax. If you try to push through, you’re more likely to injure yourself or flare the issue back up again.

 
If you stick to these tips, you’re more likely to have a speedy recovery and be at your best.
 
A nutritionist’s advice for post-treatment care
A big part of recovering well from a treatment is what you put into your body. So I asked my good friend and nutritionist, Sam, to give us a few tips:

• Stay well hydrated. Any kind of bodywork will stimulate lymph flow, which is an important pathway for detoxifying waste in the body. Good lymph flow needs plenty of water. So drink up, especially if you experience headaches or nausea.
• Muscles feeling sore? Tart cherry juice is a great remedy for muscle soreness and recovery. It will also help with sleep if you drink it before bed, which is another way it aids in recovery.
• Enjoy plenty of anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices as your body recovers. This will help to minimise swelling and pain.

 
Now that you know how to manage after a session, it’s time to book yourself in for a session! Head here to snag yourself an appointment.