What does it mean when massage is painful?

Often, the pain associated with this type of massage comes from the release of chronic muscle tension. Sometimes, the pain comes from poor technique from the massage therapist, however. If the therapist works too deep, it can damage the tissue, which can cause the pain.

Is it good if a massage hurts?

It’s normal to feel sore after a massage. The technique carries blood and nutrients to your muscles while eliminating toxins. After stimulating muscles that you may not usually use, you might experience delayed onset muscle soreness. This is a physical response to the inflammation as your body heals.

Should your body hurt after a massage?

A: Experiencing sore or tight muscles is normal after a massage, especially if it has been a while since your last massage or you’ve never had one before. Massage is like exercise: It forces blood into your muscles, bringing nutrients and removing toxins.

Should a deep tissue massage hurt?

Feeling some pain or discomfort with a deep tissue massage is perfectly normal, and it’s the best kind of pain and soreness you can feel! While you may feel some discomfort, you will also feel an overflow of relief as your muscles slowly relax and those knots break away.

Does massage have to hurt to work?

Massage does not have to hurt to be effective. Many massage therapists are trained in multiple techniques that range in pressure and timing. If a technique does not feel therapeutic to you, but simply feels like pain, please speak up. We can make adjustments.

How does massage therapy help with muscle pain?

Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. To understand this, consider that when muscles are contracted, they sometimes compress the nerves around them.

Is deep tissue massage painful?

Probably the majority of therapists offering deep tissue massage consider causing mild to moderate pain to be a normal and acceptable part of the work. Strong massage may not be called “deep tissue”; there are several other massage styles and manual therapies that are quite intense.

Why is my massage so tender?

‘Massage can be tender over tight areas of muscle as the muscle fibres have become taut and trigger points (knots) in the muscles can cause referred pain down the nerve route, but a massage therapist will know their anatomy so pressure isn’t applied over delicate structures and muscle and fascia only.’ says Laura.