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Should a massage hurt a little?
Massages are not supposed to hurt. However, they may sometimes, but that’s usually due to poor technique.
Is painful massage good for you?
Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than a Swedish massage. It’s a good option if you have chronic muscle problems, such as soreness, injury, or imbalance. It can help relieve tight muscles, chronic muscle pain, and anxiety.
Why do massages hurt but feel good?
It feels great not only because the pain is triggering a release of endorphins, but also because circulation is increasing and inflammation from the knot is being released. This is why some back and shoulder massages can “hurt so good”!
Is there such a thing as too much pressure in massage therapy?
This is a type of pain in massage therapy that is, by my definition, never okay. Ugly pain is often caused by things that aren’t likely to offer even a delayed benefit, and may even be dangerous. There is definitely such a thing as too much pressure. (Drawing by Claude Serre .) Ugly pain in massage therapy is, by my definition, never okay.
Is it normal to feel pain during and after a massage?
It is perfectly normal to feel small level of pain during and after the massage, and the pain is necessary in the healing and regrouping of your muscles. If feeling apprehensive or nervous, speak with your massage therapist prior to the massage.
Is it OK for a massage therapist to touch you?
What is never OK during a massage? If you are getting a massage for therapeutic or relaxing purposes, it is never acceptable for the therapist to touch the client’s genitals. That area is strictly off limits. In most cases, a woman’s breast tissue is also avoided during a massage.
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.