How Often Should You Get a Massage?

It depends on why you're getting one

For general relaxation and stress management, once every 3–4 weeks is a common, sustainable rhythm. For an active, specific problem — chronic neck tension, recovering from intense training — once a week or every two weeks for a short stretch tends to work better.

Signs you're overdue

Persistent tightness that doesn't ease with stretching, noticeably worse posture-related pain by the end of the week, or simply not remembering the last time you properly relaxed — all reasonable signs to book something.

Signs you're overdoing it

Ongoing soreness that doesn't fully resolve between sessions usually means you need more spacing, not less — muscles need recovery time between deep tissue sessions specifically.

A reasonable starting rhythm

If you're unsure, start with once a month, and adjust from there based on how your body responds — tightening the gap if tension keeps building back up quickly, or spacing out further if once a month feels like plenty.