In fact, it's not a bad idea to get one every week or two. No one would dream of driving their car without regular oil changes, and you should treat your body with the same respect. It shouldn't be considered a luxury to have a massage. Massage can also create a relaxation response. For athletes, massage can decrease inflammation and promote circulation following an injury involving soft-tissue damage or following strains caused by repetitive activity, such as hammering a volleyball over and over.
Massage also reduces pain and relieves muscle guarding and tightness surrounding an injured area.
This allows the body to move more freely, enabling blood to flow more easily, which speeds healing. Other benefits are enhanced performance, breaking up of scar tissue and future injury prevention. The first session should include exchanging ideas, Including the client's reasons and goals for receiving a massage, as well as an explanation of what to expect by the therapist. The therapist should give the client permission to give him feedback throughout the massage. I always ask for feedback initially and then check back with my client during the massage to make sure all is going well.