Why do you feel pain after massage and what to do?

People usually schedule massages when they want to relax and unwind from all the stress on their muscles and body. Massages are often thought to take an individual into a euphoric state where they release their stress due to pain, injury, and tight muscles. However, sometimes you might not observe these desired outcomes and end up feeling pain after massage.

Relax, that too is a part of your healing process!  

The soreness and painful sensations that come after a massage session are similar to those you are likely to feel after a workout. It is because massage can activate parts of your body that you haven't recently targeted. Also, your massager might have unconsciously ignored an area of your body where you are experiencing discomfort and this might lead to stress.

Post-massage soreness is mostly associated with deep-tissue massages. In this case, people are usually recommended to have a massage including light or gentle pressure.

In this article, we'll discuss some major reasons that may cause post-massage pain, and then we'll move to some important tips for coping with the situation.

Reasons behind post-massage soreness

Your muscles are probably not used to massage, which is the main cause of post-massage pain. Also, your muscles require time to adjust to being used in specific ways, much like your body does when you exercise.

Furthermore, in places that require healing, you can suffer inflammation and soreness after a massage. For instance, if you experience a shoulder ache following a massage, it may indicate that you hold tension there. Your shoulders may not be as flexible or mobile as they once were. This might be due to working at a desk or frequently bending forward. Now that they have been activated during the massage, the muscles are likely to get sore and will heal with time.

How to relieve post-massage pain?

Any soreness felt after a massage will often go away in a day or two. However, there are numerous techniques to soothe discomfort in the interim.

Here we have discussed a few of them.

• Stay Hydrated

Before and after you get a massage, be sure to drink a lot of water. In addition, avoid alcoholic, extra sweet, and caffeinated beverages.

However, if you don’t want to rely on water only, choose healthful alternatives like coconut water, freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice, and herbal teas.

• Herbal relief

This is one of the healthiest reliefs for post-massage soreness. Many herbs can work to relax your muscle and reduce inflammation.

These usually include:

• Turmeric
• Clove
• Black pepper
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Garlic
• Cayenne

Try to include them in your diet or you can make herbal teas as well. A cup of herbal tea after a massage can be a warm treat against pain and soreness.

• Enough rest

An adequate amount of rest is required to recharge yourself after a massage. So, don't forget to relax and rejuvenate.

Include some downtime after your massage if you can. Pillow up your feet and legs and relax by reading, listening to music, or sleeping.

MOUNTRAX Foot Massager can help!

It's more probable that you will have soreness after a massage if it's your first time or if it's been a while since your last one. If you get massages frequently, your body will develop muscle memory, so try to keep up with your appointments as often as you can.  

However, we know that it is very difficult to spare time and visit salons and spas often. So, in that case, you need to get your salon at home!

Well, we are talking about our MOUNTRAX Foot Massager – a tried and trusted product for a soothing massage at home.

If you’ll be buying it for the first time, we recommend you adjust the contact angle and sitting posture as per your ease and start from low intensity and compression. It will be great if you start with a short-term or a 15-minute massage and try to have it every other day. This will accustom your muscles to massage and reduce the chances of post-massage pain.

MOUNTRAX Foot Massage Machine also comes with a heating function, so that you can warm your feet and feel relaxed, a great feature in winter. And the heating function can also be turned off alone in warm days.

So, it might be time you get this foot massager home and visit your euphoria whenever you want!