. Keep moving after the massage (A body in motion stays in motion) . Drink extra water (Double of what you are use to taking in) and alcohol, coffee and pop do not count . Take a hot bath or shower (Helps hydrate the muscles) . Stretching (You could stiffen up after your massage if this is not followed) . Hot (Increases circulation) or cold (Decreases circulation) packs (10-20 minutes) . Ingesting 1000 mg of vitamin C per day may prevent or at least reduce muscle soreness. Similar reports seem to result from the ingestion of vitamin E. . Detox bath consisting of 1-cup epsom salt, 1-cup sea salt and 1-cup baking soda (This will eliminate detox symptoms such as headaches and fatigue).