Does myofascial release or deep tissue work hurt?
It is common during a session to expose an area of pain, a sensation commonly known as “hurts so good.” Anything more intense than that is not therapeutic. If the work you are receiving actually *hurts*, you are probably tensing up and thus negating many of the therpeutic effects of the deeper work, and you’re certainly not relaxing. Myofascial release / deep tissue work may be uncomfortable at times, but I do not want to work past your pain threshhold. It is imperative that you communicate your experience throughout the session to guarantee the most therapeutic benefits.
