3 reasons why you shouldn't feel guilty about having a massage at Wimbledon Clinic before going on holiday

The cold and windy nights will soon be a thing of the past as we move towards the summer holiday season. This will be your opportunity to kick-back and enjoy a much-needed getaway. The question is: have you considered getting a massage beforehand? It might seem like quite a strange concept. After all, the most relaxing weeks of your year will be ahead of you – so why bother with a massage? A pre-holiday massage can, however, be very beneficial before you go away. Let’s have a look at three reasons why.

Health

Massages aren’t just relaxing, they’re fantastic for your health, too. There are many health benefits of massage including lowering blood pressure, improving circulation and helping to boost the immune system. Having a strong immune system is always important but it is especially important before you go on holiday because you don't want to get ill during your much-deserved getaway and miss out on all the fun!

Stress relief

Holidays are extremely relaxing. However, the same can’t be said for planning one (or getting there if you don't like flying). It can be rather stressful putting your perfect trip together – what with sorting details like travel and accommodation. Rather than allow yourself to suffer from undue levels of stress before you take off, it can be beneficial to have a massage. This rub-down will ensure that you’re in a positive frame of mind before your holiday begins.

Mobility

A massage can help you to loosen up and feel much more limber. This is essential when you’re going abroad – whether it’s because you want to do plenty of sight-setting or just a few laps in the pool. Those aches and pains that you suffer with on a day-to-day basis have no place on your holiday, so be sure to combat them before they get in the way of what should be a fabulous trip.