Have you ever gone for a professional massage therapy, expecting to emerge feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, only to wake up the next morning dealing with muscle soreness and aches? While it may seem counterintuitive, feeling a bit sore and stiff after a massage is actually quite common. This post will explore the reasons behind why we often feel sore after a massage and offer practical tips for finding relief from this temporary soreness.
With the right approach and self-care remedies, you can enjoy the long-term benefits while managing any short-term discomfort. Typically, post-massage soreness and inflammation will only last hours. The key is that manageable, temporary soreness is fine, but severe or persistent pain requires reassessing the massage techniques to prevent potential injury.
While temporary soreness is normal, the expert team at Pro Fusion Rehab knows how to deliver firm, targeted treatment while minimizing discomfort. The registered massage therapists are highly trained in techniques like deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to release even the most stubborn muscle adhesions and knots. They also focus on adequate warm-up, working targeted areas thoroughly, and checking in with you frequently about pressure intensity. This approach ensures you get amazing results while limiting excessive soreness.
Skip to content. Causes of post-massage pain and soreness Deep tissue massage therapy and other firm techniques Deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release massages all involve applying concentrated pressure and friction to access deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. These techniques can break up muscle adhesions, knots, and areas of built-up tension.
This intense pressure creates micro-tears and inflammation in the muscle fibers as they are forcibly untangled, released, and lengthened. While therapeutic, this process can leave the muscles feeling sore and tender afterwards. This causes a buildup of lactic acid and other metabolic byproducts in the muscle tissue.
