As we move through the Omicron wave of the pandemic, more and more of us are catching COVID. Thankfully, the symptoms seemingly are less severe than previous strains, but that’s not to say anyone who gets sick with it has it easy! It’s still a nasty flu and costs you 5 to 10 days in isolated quarantine as our immune systems fight to keep the worst of it at bay (i’m writing this first hand, as i’m on my final day of quarantine).
Our days spent sick at home mean lots of down time. We’re riding the couch hard, having restless nights being congested and fighting fevers. Leaving us wiped of energy, feeling achy and run down, with days of not being active in positions that can be straining to our posture. Not to mention, how challenging the cabin fever can be! From lack of getting out, socializing and feeling stressed about missing days of work (and income) to pushing through as you WFH, taking care of kids. It’s a lot. And I sympathize with anyone going through it – hang in there!
It’s very important that anyone dealing with COVID symptoms, takes the time to rest and practice self-care as you move through the process.
As someone who is triple vaxed, as well as my partner. We still went through the ringer with symptoms. I was already dealing with a mild cold that had tested negative, so it came as a BIG surprise to find out I was now fighting COVID on-top of that. Once I had a fever, I knew I was down for the count and had to give in to the process. I got re-tested and began a new quarantine.
Over the past week, i’ve found the greatest comfort in drinking lots of herbal tea, taking warm epsom salt baths, doing gentle stretching in the evenings as well as neck, sinus and face massages, (including gua sha tools if you own them) to help with tension + congestion.
Now, after a full Quarantine and being symptom free, i’ve booked a massage.
I’m advocating that post COVID, it’s important to continue your self-care. We’ve seen many clients return after an episode of COVID, still feeling the effects of post quarantine malaise, soreness, feeling emotionally + physically drained, lung congestion and fatigue. Our immune systems continue to recover after working overtime. A massage can be incredibly helpful at this point, to steer things in the right direction again.
Here’s why…
Massage Therapy helps to strengthen the immune system
When you receive a massage, all the essential fluids in our bodies get flushed. This helps our circulatory and lymphatic system to process out more waste. Increasing our vitality, healthy nutrients and oxygen circulating throughout the body.
Massage helps hit a postural reset button
By letting your RMT know where you have been feeling tension and soreness from postural strains, they can then help open areas of restriction, relieving residual pain and discomfort and help you hit the reset button. Post quarantine is a great time to bring more awareness to correcting posture and switching things up again. A great massage can get you moving in the right direction.
Massage can help get your sleep cycle back on track
Covid can really mess with our restorative sleep. By getting massages after fighting the virus, your nervous system gets better opportunity to recharge, as the body works towards getting stronger again. Getting a massage later in the day and then heading home to relax with the intent of getting some sleep, could lock you into some solid lights out time.
Connecting after Quarantine
Over the past couple of years, we have been experiencing less touch more than ever before.
When we’re sick and home in quarantine with COVID, it can feel uncomfortably isolating. You could be going through the process alone, isolating away from others in your own home, have children to take care of – and people may be uncomfortable coming near you for weeks, even after you have safety quarantined. Not being touched while going through a scary and stressful experience like COVID, comes with its challenges, mentally + physically. Even after we’ve quarantined, there can still be periods where people may be uncomfortable getting close.
By getting a massage, you receive intentional, positive touch, helping you connect back into your body. Massage is an opportunity to re-ground ourselves and move forward from the wild experience of having had COVID. Setting an intention of getting back into the world, healthy and recharged.
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If you would like to book a massage after having dealt with COVID-19, we are here for you!
As per government guidelines, if you have had a bad bought of COVID-19 (residual fever and ongoing symptoms) please wait 10 days before booking your post COVID massage.
Looking forward to having you back!
