Maximise Your Recovery with Expert Aftercare Advice

Professional guidance for male massage, sports therapy, and holistic bodywork clients in Golders Green, London.
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Follow our expert aftercare tips to boost muscle recovery, reduce soreness, and maintain the benefits of your treatments. Whether you’ve had deep tissue massage, sports therapy, cupping, or acupuncture, our tailored aftercare advice helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more balanced between sessions.
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Book your next session today and continue your journey to improved mobility, pain relief, and overall well-being.
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Aftercare Advice for Male Massage & Sports Therapy Clients
At Bodywork Clinic, we want your treatments to deliver the best possible results. Proper aftercare is essential to enhance recovery, reduce soreness, and maintain the benefits of your deep tissue massage, sports therapy, acupuncture, cupping, or holistic bodywork sessions.
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All advice is tailored to your treatment type and individual needs and is provided by Mr M. Akhtar, a fully qualified and insured Clinical Sports Therapist and Counselling Psychologist.
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General Aftercare Guidelines
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Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water after your session to help flush toxins released during massage.
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Rest & Recovery: Avoid strenuous activity for at least 24 hours, especially after deep tissue or sports therapy sessions.
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Gentle Stretching: Light stretching can help maintain flexibility and reduce muscle tightness.
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Warm Baths or Heat Packs: These can support circulation and relax muscles following treatment.
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Monitor Your Body: Mild soreness is normal, but contact us if you experience unusual pain or discomfort.
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Treatment-Specific Aftercare
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Deep Tissue & Sports Massage: Apply ice or heat to affected areas as needed; gentle mobility exercises may speed recovery.
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Cupping & Hijama Therapy: Keep the skin clean and dry; avoid tight clothing over treated areas.
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Acupuncture / Dry Needling: Drink water and rest; avoid alcohol or heavy exercise immediately after treatment.
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Graston Technique / Bamboo Massage: Light stretching and hydration help reduce soreness and support tissue healing.
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Support Between Sessions
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Follow any personalised home exercises or stretches provided during your session.
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Maintain regular treatments to support ongoing recovery, improved mobility, and long-term well-being.
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Reach out to us via phone, WhatsApp, or email if you have questions about your recovery or aftercare instructions.
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Why Aftercare Matters
Proper aftercare maximises the benefits of each session, helps prevent injury, and ensures long-term improvements in mobility, muscle recovery, and overall well-being. At Bodywork Clinic, we provide professional guidance so you can continue to feel stronger, healthier, and more balanced between treatments.
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