Pain during and after massage – are sore muscles a normal thing?

If you are accompanied by pain during and after a massage – you have come to the right place. Below you will read about whether you have something to fear, and what you can do to relieve unpleasant discomfort 🙂

Pain during and after the massage – you have nothing to fear

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If the massage was performed by a professional – then you probably have nothing to fear, and the emerging pain is normal. Of course, on rare occasions, it happens that a massage therapist strains a particular muscle or joint: however, for this moment we will focus on a correctly performed treatment.

Why do muscles hurt during a massage?

There are a myriad of types of massage – from those of lower intensity to those of higher intensity. For example, cobido massage, also known as a non-surgical facelift, is one of a group of very intense treatments that often cause discomfort for the patient and even pain.

So the muscles hurt during the massage … because they should hurt. First of all, think about why you are actually going for this treatment. Or:

• Do you spend most of your day in a sitting position and your body feels “stiff”? 🪑
• Are you facing a lot of pains and strains due to your busy work? 🩹
• Are you accompanied by injuries? 🦽

If the answer to at least one of the above questions is “yes”, then… no wonder you are sore during and even long after the massage!

Muscles that are tense most of the time often react badly to attempts to relax them, which is what manifests itself in pain. Therefore, you shouldn’t worry about it if it’s just one of your first visits. Worse, if the pain accompanies you after a dozen treatments in a row. Then you should consider changing your lifestyle or choosing a different massage therapist (perhaps the fault lies with him?).

Unpleasant symptoms usually pass with time

Massage is a special challenge for people who do not lead active lifestyles – they are exposed to a kind of “shock”, which often manifests itself as discomfort, malaise or even the eponymous muscle pain during and after the treatment. 🤕

However, humans have an amazing ability to adapt. In time, intense massage will become a normality for you, and you will say goodbye to pain once and for all. How long can it take? It’s hard to say:

• If you are sitting / lying down for most of the day, and your only physical activity is going to the store… then pain and discomfort can persist for up to a dozen visits.

But if the treatment is performed correctly (read: does not strain muscles and joints) then the unpleasant symptoms will pass, and you will be able to enjoy the pleasure of a massage without pain.

Ways to deal with muscle pain during and after a massage

If you belong to the group of impatient people, you may not want to wait many weeks for your body to get used to the new “activity”. Then you can try any of the following techniques:

• Stretch. Before and after the massage, do some stretching exercises. This will firstly warm up the muscles and secondly increase their flexibility. This will reduce the risk of pain after the procedure.
• Drink large amounts of water. Water is the key! Sip it in large quantities. Hydration helps the overall functioning of the muscles and prevents soreness that occurs during and after the massage.
• Enjoy the laziness. After the procedure, rest and do not do extreme things for at least 24 hours. Give your muscles a chance to recover and enjoy the benefits of massage.
• Variations with cold and heat. You can experiment with cold and warm compresses. Ice for 15-20 minutes on painful areas helps reduce inflammation, while a warm bath or a thermoformer relaxes tight muscles. Personally, I recommend jumping into the shower.
• Eat lots of healthy things. Ensure a diet rich in protein, magnesium and other nutrients that promote muscle recovery. If you have the need, reach for supplements to fill in the gaps – but I prefer natural solutions.

For one the above ways may work better, and for the other a little worse. If you are often accompanied by pain during and after the massage, then test all of them one by one. You are sure to find the option that best suits your body! ❤️‍

How do I know if the pain is normal in me?

Are you concerned that you have suffered a more serious injury? I understand your concerns, so if such thoughts are bothering you – go to a specialist. 🧑‍⚕️

Do this especially if the pain after the massage persists for more than a week. Of course, this does not immediately mean that something has gone wrong – maybe you just overdid the intensity at the start and your body needs a little more time to stabilize.

It is also imperative that you take a break from massages if you feel something is wrong. Give yourself time to recover and only return to treatments when you feel fully recovered. 💪

Many people overdo the frequency – especially at the very beginning. In my opinion, a massage a few times a month is quite sufficient, and I strongly discourage daily treatments / every other day. For me, this is far too short a stretch of time to recover.

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Pain during and after massage – summary

In a word in conclusion: massage can sometimes bring some pain, but there is no need to panic, especially if the treatment was performed by an expert. It is also normal to feel cramps during a massage when you have tight muscles. There are many types of treatments, from super gentle to stronger ones, such as cobido, which many people say is uncomfortable. Remember, it’s all for your benefit!

But if the pain after the massage lasts for more than a week, it is better to review and consult a doctor. It is important not to overdo the massages and give the body time to recover

If you feel like it, you can try these tricks: stretching, drinking plenty of water, rest, warm and cold compresses, and a healthy diet with plenty of protein and good nutrients. You can also dress in a suitable outfit for massages, it certainly won’t hurt. Greetings! 😀