Recovery, well-being and relaxation massages
Our Pilgrim Massage in Santiago de Compostela is one of the most requested by our customers. Its purpose is to relieve the needs of the pilgrims who come to the city after several days doing the Camino. It combines elements of different manual techniques mastered by our team of massage therapists.
It has a duration of 60 or 90 minutes, and its goal is to provide relief from the overload, the pain post-pilgrimage and to promote the venous drainage of the lower limbs.
The Pilgrim Massage that we do in Santiago de Compostela helps to relax the muscles in a state of hypertonicity. This has two effects: to reduce the feeling of stiffness and to improve the flexibility of the muscle fiber.
The massage activates blood circulation, which makes the Pilgrim Massage one of the best ways to increase the flow of blood to tissues and organs, which helps to improve oxygenation and to remove toxins from the body.
The Pilgrim Massage has an analgesic effect on a painful body. This happens, above all, by the stimulation of endorphins. Besides, the decrease of the muscle spasms reduces the hypersensitivity of the fibers.
Massage for pilgrims can have a positive effect on the mood, as the aforementioned release of endorphins during the massage can promote a feeling of well-being and happiness.
Through the application of massage techniques, gentle and rhythmic, this type of massage can help to reduce the levels of stress that pilgrims may feel with the imminent return to home/reality.
Treating muscle strain once you have completed the Camino helps protect against future injuries resulting from the exertion of the pilgrimage and exacerbated by returning to your normal routine.
If you have a fever, the Pilgrim Massage can increase body temperature and make symptoms worse.
If you have an infection of the skin such as dermatitis, blisters, or eczema… the massage might worsen the condition of the skin.
If you have suffered a recent injury, such as a fracture or a sprain, it is important to allow the injured area to heal before receiving a massage.
People with circulatory disorders such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clotting problems should avoid deep massages.
Bookings and location
Pilgrim Massage booking times:
Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 to 21:00 hs.
UNDER THE STAIRS OF ‘PLAZA DEL OBRADOIRO’.