
A clear aftercare guide explaining what clients should do after a sports massage to recover well and get the most from their session.
Helps set expectations around normal post-treatment responses, such as mild soreness, tenderness, tiredness, slight bruising, feeling looser and needing more hydration/rest.
Covers what to do in the first 24 hours: drink extra water, go for a light walk, do gentle mobility, eat balanced meals and prioritise rest.
Clearly explains what to avoid for 24 hours, including heavy training, aggressive stretching, excess alcohol, dehydration, very hot baths/saunas if sore and long periods sitting still.
Includes a simple home recovery routine with an easy walk, gentle mobility, light foam rolling or massage ball work, deep breathing, hydration and an early night.
Provides a useful traffic-light system for returning to training:
Green: light training or easy cardio after 24 hours if feeling good
Amber: keep movement light if still sore
Red: rest and get in touch if pain is sharp, severe or unusual
Includes guidance on when to contact the therapist, such as severe pain, heavy bruising, swelling, numbness, tingling, symptoms lasting longer than 72 hours or anything worrying.
Explains why rebooking in two weeks helps maintain results, prevent tightness returning and stop small issues becoming bigger problems.