Does Massage Therapy cause pain?
Mild to moderate muscle soreness for 24-48 hours following a therapeutic deep tissue massage is not uncommon in some individuals and is not a cause for concern. Engaging in gentle activity (walking, passive stretching), taking warm baths and increasing clear fluid intake will reduce the discomfort by speeding removal of metabolic waste released from muscle tissue during the massage. Increased pain sensitivity in individuals with health conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, depression or fibromyalgia may exacerbate post-massage soreness after initial sessions. However studies show that day-to-day and post-massage pain levels typically decrease in these individuals after 3-5 twice-weekly 30-minute massage sessions. Once pain levels have stabilized, frequency of massage sessions is adjusted according to the needs of the individual. Ultimately, you are in control. Massage does not have to be painful to be effective and you should not be afraid to speak up during the massage and ask the the
