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10 Reasons Why You Should Get a Massage in the Hot Summer Months

  • Matrix Massage & Bodywork
  • Jul 5
  • 2 min read

When most people think of massage therapy, they picture cozy winter days or stress relief during the busy holiday season — but did you know summer might actually be one of the best times to book your next massage?


Whether you’re feeling sun-soaked, overheated, or just trying to keep up with all the summer fun, here are 10 research-backed reasons why a summer massage should be on your self-care checklist.


1️⃣ Soothe Sun & Heat Fatigue


High temps drain your energy. Massage helps regulate circulation and supports your body’s natural cooling process — leaving you feeling refreshed, not drained.


2️⃣ Relieve Muscle Tension from Summer Activities


Gardening, boating, hiking, biking — summer fun often means sore muscles. Massage therapy reduces inflammation and helps muscles recover faster so you can keep doing what you love.


3️⃣ Reduce Swelling & Water Retention


Hot weather can make legs and feet swell. Massage, especially lymphatic drainage techniques, boosts circulation and encourages fluid movement, easing puffiness.


4️⃣ Soothe Headaches & Summer Migraines


Heat, humidity, dehydration, and bright sunlight can trigger tension headaches. A targeted scalp, neck, and shoulder massage can help melt away stress and reduce headache frequency.


5️⃣ Improve Sleep Quality


Longer days and warmer nights can disrupt sleep. Studies show massage therapy improves sleep quality by boosting serotonin and relaxing the nervous system — helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.


6️⃣ Calm Seasonal Stress & Burnout


Summer is busy — BBQs, trips, family gatherings, and extra activities can drain your mental reserves. A massage helps reset your mind, lower stress hormones, and keep your mood balanced.


7️⃣ Promote Healthy, Glowing Skin


Massage increases circulation, which supports your skin’s natural detox and regeneration process. Combine that with good SPF and hydration, and your summer glow will last longer!


8️⃣ Counteract Dehydration Side Effects


When you’re dehydrated, your muscles feel tight and stiff. Massage encourages fluid movement in soft tissues, improving hydration at a cellular level and easing muscle cramps.


9️⃣ Boost Immunity for Late-Summer Colds


Yes — summer colds happen! Research suggests massage therapy may help boost immune function by increasing lymph flow and lowering stress, so you stay healthy all season long.


🔟 Invest in Year-Round Wellness


Staying consistent with massage therapy — even in summer — keeps your body balanced, prevents bigger aches from building up, and supports your wellness goals year-round.


☀️Ready to Feel Refreshed This Summer?


At Matrix Massage & Bodywork in Salem, WI, we help you stay cool, calm, and pain-free all summer long with customized massages and cooling add-ons like peppermint scalp massages, cold stones, and red light therapy.


📅 Book your summer session today!

📍 24804 75th St. Salem, WI 53168





References:


  1. Field T. (2016). Massage therapy research review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.

  2. Moyer CA, Rounds J, Hannum JW. (2004). A meta-analysis of massage therapy research. Psychological Bulletin.

  3. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – Massage Therapy

 
 
 

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