Keeping the benefits of a massage depends more on what you do the other 6 days of the week than on that one appointment. Short, consistent stretches help muscles stay loose, reduce the chance that knots return, and prolong the gains from each therapy session. This guide gives you seven easy, safe stretches you can do at home or at your desk, plus timing, progressions, and a simple 5-minute routine you can follow every day. Why stretching between sessions matters Massage relea