How often should you get a massage

“How often should I get a massage?” is the question we hear most after the first session. The honest answer is that it depends on why you come. Here is what it looks like for different reasons.

If you come for upkeep

When nothing in particular hurts and you simply want your body not to build up tension, once a month is a sensible rhythm for most people. Often enough that you do not start from scratch each time, and rarely enough to fit the budget.

If something has bothered you for weeks

A stiff neck, a lower back that speaks up, a shoulder that will not lift all the way. One session is usually not enough here. A series of a few sessions closer together helps - every other week, for example - until the body stops going back to the old pattern. Then you move to upkeep.

With tension that has been there for a long time and returns straight away, it is worth trying a myofascial massage instead of a classic one.

If it is about swelling or cellulite

Lymphatic drainage works in series. For seasonal swelling or after a long journey, one or two sessions are enough. For cellulite that has been there for years, the difference shows after several sessions in a row and lasts if there is movement between them too.

If it is for the face

Lifting massage as upkeep - once a month. Ultrasonic cleansing - once every four to six weeks. More often does not make the skin cleaner, only more irritated.

If you are pregnant

The decision is your doctor's. The massage is usually done after the first trimester, and the pace follows how you feel.

Is every day too often?

For most people, yes. The body needs time to recover between sessions, especially after deeper work. More massage does not mean faster results.

Frequently asked questions

How often is normal?

Once a month for upkeep. More often if you are working on a specific problem.

Do I need to buy a package?

Not necessarily. You can decide after the first session, once you know how your body responds.

Which massage should I choose if I do not know?

Start with a classic massage and say what bothers you. The pressure and the areas are adapted to you on the day.

Where

The studio is inside Hotel Forum, Sofia. If you are not sure how often you need it, call and tell us what bothers you. English spoken.