Dude! You look Massage Drunk!

Yes, Massage Drunk really is a thing!

Here is the science behind it.

Massage improves our well being by stimulating the brain to release endorphins. Endorphins are natural pain killers and mood elevators that engage the morphine receptors in our brain.

Endorphins are hormones or brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which transmit electrical signals within the nervous system. There are at least 20 types of endorphins in humans, and Massage stimulates the release of the ones that reduce stress, relieve pain and elevate mood.

So, yes, you really are Massage Drunk, or Massage High, or Massage Stoned. THIS is the reason I encourage all my clients to drink a glass of water before leaving. Drinking water physically pulls you back into awareness of your body and alleviates some of that Massage Drunk feeling.