Touch by Zahz | Aftercare Guide
Drink water. Rest. Listen to your body.
1. Therapeutic Massage Aftercare
- Hydrate: Drink 2L water in 24hrs to flush toxins
- Rest: Avoid intense workouts for 24hrs. Gentle walking is great
- Heat: Warm bath/Epsom salt soak helps with any soreness
- Avoid: Alcohol, heavy meals, and stress for 24hrs
- Note: Mild soreness for 1-2 days is normal
2. Lymphatic Drainage Aftercare
- Hydrate: Water is EVERYTHING. Aim for 2-3L today
- Move: Light walking to keep lymph flowing
- No heat: No sauna, hot tub, or intense workouts for 48hrs
- Eat light: Avoid salty, processed foods and alcohol for 24hrs
- Note: You may pee more or feel lighter. This is good!
3. Wood Therapy / Maderoterapia Aftercare
- Hydrate: 2-3L water to help flush broken-down fat cells
- Move: 20-30min walk daily to boost results
- Moisturize: Use body oil/lotion daily to keep skin tight
- No tight clothes: Avoid compression for 12hrs after
- Consistency: Best results with 6-10 sessions + healthy eating
- Avoid: Alcohol and heavy meals for 24hrs
4. Fascia Release / Myofascial Release Aftercare
- Hydrate: Fascia needs water to stay supple
- Gentle movement: Stretching or yoga within 24hrs helps it “set”
- Rest: Avoid heavy lifting for 24hrs
- Heat: Warm compress on areas that feel tight
- Note: You may feel emotional or tired. That’s your nervous system resetting
5. Fire Cupping Therapy Aftercare
- Hydrate: 2L water to support circulation
- Keep warm: Avoid cold air/AC directly on cupped areas for 24hrs
- No shower: Wait 4-6 hours. Then lukewarm only
- Avoid: Intense workouts, alcohol, and sauna for 48hrs
- Marks: Circular marks are normal and fade in 3-7 days
- Moisturize: Use oil on area once skin is calm
6. Wet Cupping / Hijama Therapy _الحجامة_
- Hydrate: Water and dates. Avoid caffeine for 24hrs
- Rest: Take it easy for 24-48hrs. No heavy exercise
- Eat light: Soup, fruits, veggies. Avoid red meat, dairy, and spicy food for 24hrs
- Keep area clean: Don’t scratch. Keep incision sites dry for 24hrs
- No shower: Wait 12-24hrs. Then lukewarm, no scrubbing
- Avoid: Cupping area from sun, sauna, swimming for 1 week
- Marks: Will fade in 7-14 days. This is part of healing
- Sunnah: Hijama is best on 17th, 19th, 21st of Hijri month
General Rule for All Treatments
Listen to your body – Tiredness means rest.
