Can a massage make you congested?

A massage has many known health benefits including tending to sore muscles, improving lymphatics, and overall relaxation. One unintended effect of massage is nasal stuffiness.

How do I get rid of nasal congestion after massage?

Find the area between your nasal bone and the corner of the eyes. Hold a firm pressure in that spot with your fingers for about 15 seconds. Then, using your index fingers, stroke downward along the side of the bridge of your nose. Repeat the slow downward strokes for about 30 seconds.

Is it normal to get a cold after a massage?

Our basal body temperature is the lowest temperature attained during rest, and is usually lowest during sleep. However, when you are incredibly relaxed during a massage, you can start to feel cold due to the 0.2-0.5 degree Celsius drop that is happening in your body.

Can vibration clear sinuses?

First, vibrate your sinuses with a small body massager or vibrator—yes, it can be that kind of vibrator (!) or you can try a face vibrator …—to help loosen and dislodge thick mucus.

How do you massage a stuffy nose?

You can use your fingers to gently massage your sinuses to get nasal congestion relief. For example, place your index fingers on both sides of your nose where the nose and cheek meet (with one finger on each side), and apply moderate pressure for 2 to 3 minutes.

Why does my nose run after a massage?

We know I love receiving a massage. It can be the best part of my week sometimes, climbing onto the table, putting my face in the face cradle and closing my eyes. But sometimes it just doesn’t feel quite the same.

Why do I get sick after a massage?

Metabolic waste accumulates around the cells in a liquid called interstitial fluid and needs to be transported back to the bloodstream to be filtered through the liver and kidneys. Massage pushes and moves this fluid around causing the body to require more water to flush out and process the releasing toxins.

Is it normal to have a runny nose after a massage?

Once you turn onto your back (supine) the nasal pressure is relieved, causing your nose to get runny. It’s totally normal and healthy.