09/07/2023
> Just as you may feel sore after a workout, massage can stimulate areas of your body that you haven’t targeted recently. In the same way that your body gets used to working out, your muscles need time to get used to being manipulated in certain ways.
> Deep tissue massage is a type of therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
> When there is muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) knots and holding patterns in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
> Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Muscle groups and tissue can get caught in a twist often requiring firm pressure to be applied during a massage treatment to coax them back into a relaxed, untwisted state. Usually the more chronic or stubborn the condition is the more depth needed to challenge it to get it moving.
> Some clients begin to feel achy straight away, while most people tend to experience soreness the following day. The muscle ache can last hours or days depending on the treatment, your body reaction and how well the ache is managed.
> Environmental and chemical factors such as a woman’s period, dietary and stress conditions can sometime change how a client responds compared to their normal post massage feeling.
> Another possible reason for post-massage soreness is sensitization or neurological sensitivity.
> Sometimes, the central nervous system (CNS) received more information than it can handle at that point. Stress, heavy workloads, and other factors can increase the amount of sensory input received throughout the day, causing increased sensitivity to pain. An intense massage feels just like a workout, which can further overload the CNS.
How can you help yourself with the soreness?
> Stay hydrated.
> Apply heat to the area to keep the fresh blood flow and suppleness.
> Gently stretch- using the techniques given to you after your massage.
