Then, cover it again to keep the area warm. As you massage the skin, blood flows into that area. This blood causes the area to redden and to warm. You don't want this to turn to chill, so be sure to cover your finished areas. Finally, you should also have some water available.
Many people feel thirsty after a massage.
This is because working muscles causes all sorts of chemicals to be released into the body. You've probably heard of all types of massage techniques - Shiatsu, Swedish, Rolfing, etc. Don't worry about all of this. You don't need to focus on the type of massage - only the goal. In the next sections, we'll explore this in greater detail.