{"id":156,"date":"2025-05-31T10:07:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T15:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2025-05-16T09:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:36:28","slug":"how-often-to-get-a-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Calming horizontal hero image with text overlay that reads \u2018How Often Should You Get a Massage? Let your lifestyle and goals guide your schedule,\u2019 featuring soothing spa elements like a towel, oil bottle, and eucalyptus on a soft beige background.\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Massage therapy is relaxing, yes \u2014 but it\u2019s also <em>incredibly effective<\/em> at supporting physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Whether you\u2019re dealing with stress, pain, tight muscles, or just want to feel more at home in your body, massage can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one question we hear all the time at Fancy\u2019s Day Spa is:<br><strong>\u201cHow often should you get a massage?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the answer? It depends \u2014 on your goals, your lifestyle, and how your body responds. So let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 For Stress &amp; Mental Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re juggling a busy job, family, or just the demands of everyday life (hi, modern world), massage can help regulate your nervous system and lower stress hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Frequency:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <em>Every 2\u20134 weeks<\/em> for ongoing stress management<br>\ud83d\udccc Or monthly as a reset and tension release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces cortisol levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowers anxiety and blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages better sleep and focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates a dedicated space for self-care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc9b <em>Massage is self-care that gives back.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcaa For Muscle Tension &amp; Pain Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing chronic neck, shoulder, or back pain \u2014 or dealing with tightness from desk work, driving, or old injuries \u2014 massage can be a powerful part of your pain management plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Frequency:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <em>Weekly or bi-weekly<\/em> until symptoms improve, then move to maintenance<br>\ud83d\udccc Work with your therapist to create a plan specific to your body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increases circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releases muscle adhesions (aka knots)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 <em>Tip: Regular massage helps prevent tension from building up in the first place.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc3 For Athletes or Active Lifestyles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working out regularly? Training for a race? Doing a lot of physical labor? Massage can help your muscles recover faster and prevent injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Frequency:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <em>Every 1\u20132 weeks<\/em> during training periods or after high-intensity activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces muscle soreness and fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports faster recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps prevent injury and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro athletes get massages almost daily \u2014 so even once a week is a game-changer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf4 For General Wellness &amp; Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you&#8217;re not in pain or training for anything \u2014 you just love how massage makes you feel (and your body loves it too). That\u2019s a great reason to keep it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Frequency:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <em>Every 4 weeks<\/em> for long-term health, balance, and maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it helps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports immune function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages better posture and movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps you feeling relaxed and refreshed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps you reconnect with your body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <em>Think of it like an oil change for your nervous system.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 So&#8230; How Often <em>Should<\/em> You Get a Massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/howoften-200x300.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing how often to get a massage based on goals: every 2\u20134 weeks for stress, weekly for pain, every 1\u20132 weeks for athletic recovery, and monthly for general wellness. Bottom text reads: 'Let\u2019s Make Massage a Habit, Not a Luxury.\" class=\"wp-image-179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/howoften-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/howoften-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/howoften-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/howoften.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick cheat sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Your Goal<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Stress Relief<\/td><td>Every 2\u20134 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chronic Pain<\/td><td>Weekly or bi-weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports Recovery<\/td><td>Every 1\u20132 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Wellness<\/td><td>Monthly (or more!)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Still unsure? Talk to your massage therapist. We\u2019ll help you create a custom plan based on your needs, budget, and schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc9b Let\u2019s Make Massage a Habit, Not a Luxury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/makeahabit-300x300.png\" alt=\"Happy woman smiling while looking at her calendar with 'Massage' written on it. Overlay text says: 'Make Massage a Habit \u2014 Not a Luxury.'\" class=\"wp-image-180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/makeahabit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/makeahabit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/makeahabit-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/makeahabit.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Massage isn\u2019t just a treat \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful tool for feeling better in your body. And the more regularly you receive it, the more benefits you\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s once a month or once a week, the right frequency is the one that keeps you feeling your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vagaro.com\/fancysdayspa1\/services\">Click here to book your next session<\/a><br>\ud83d\udcac Not sure what\u2019s right for you? Ask us \u2014 we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Posts You Might Like:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#\">Massage Myths Busted<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#\">Preparing for Your Massage Appointment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#\">Can You Use Your HSA or FSA for Massage?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massage is more than a luxury \u2014 it&#8217;s a powerful tool for wellness. Here&#8217;s how often you should get a massage, based on your needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[163,235,12,234,240,236,238,122,239],"class_list":["post-156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-massage-101","tag-brownwood-massage","tag-chronic-pain-relief","tag-fancys-day-spa","tag-how-often-should-you-get-a-massage","tag-massage-for-athletes","tag-massage-schedule","tag-massage-therapy-benefits","tag-self-care-habits","tag-stress-management"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Fancy Edit\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1536\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b6760f2e4aba6c493fd895c42704f42\"},\"headline\":\"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\"},\"wordCount\":579,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png\",\"keywords\":[\"Brownwood massage\",\"Chronic pain relief\",\"Fancy\u2019s Day Spa\",\"How often should you get a massage\",\"Massage for athletes\",\"Massage schedule\",\"Massage therapy benefits\",\"Self-care habits\",\"Stress management\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Massage 101\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\",\"name\":\"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00\",\"description\":\"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png\",\"width\":1536,\"height\":1024,\"caption\":\"Calming horizontal hero image with text overlay that reads \u2018How Often Should You Get a Massage? Let your lifestyle and goals guide your schedule,\u2019 featuring soothing spa elements like a towel, oil bottle, and eucalyptus on a soft beige background.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"The Fancy Edit\",\"description\":\"Because wellness should feel a little fancy.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"The Fancy Edit\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1920-logo.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1920-logo.jpg\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":905,\"caption\":\"The Fancy Edit\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b6760f2e4aba6c493fd895c42704f42\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b537826c303f5907805056e8d016133d02887a180b3aee16384483985063e8c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b537826c303f5907805056e8d016133d02887a180b3aee16384483985063e8c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/author\/contactus_gamsu7ea\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit","description":"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit","og_description":"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.","og_url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/","og_site_name":"The Fancy Edit","article_published_time":"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1536,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/"},"author":{"name":"admin","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b6760f2e4aba6c493fd895c42704f42"},"headline":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals","datePublished":"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/"},"wordCount":579,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","keywords":["Brownwood massage","Chronic pain relief","Fancy\u2019s Day Spa","How often should you get a massage","Massage for athletes","Massage schedule","Massage therapy benefits","Self-care habits","Stress management"],"articleSection":["Massage 101"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/","url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/","name":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals - The Fancy Edit","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","datePublished":"2025-05-31T15:07:12+00:00","description":"Wondering how often you should get a massage? Whether for stress, chronic pain, or just self-care, here\u2019s how to choose the right schedule for your body.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","width":1536,"height":1024,"caption":"Calming horizontal hero image with text overlay that reads \u2018How Often Should You Get a Massage? Let your lifestyle and goals guide your schedule,\u2019 featuring soothing spa elements like a towel, oil bottle, and eucalyptus on a soft beige background."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/how-often-to-get-a-massage\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Life &amp; Goals"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/","name":"The Fancy Edit","description":"Because wellness should feel a little fancy.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"The Fancy Edit","url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1920-logo.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1920-logo.jpg","width":1920,"height":905,"caption":"The Fancy Edit"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b6760f2e4aba6c493fd895c42704f42","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b537826c303f5907805056e8d016133d02887a180b3aee16384483985063e8c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b537826c303f5907805056e8d016133d02887a180b3aee16384483985063e8c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"admin"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog"],"url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/author\/contactus_gamsu7ea\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/how-often-to-get-a-massage.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":181,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions\/181"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fancysdayspa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}