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Massage and Pain
2/10/2015
One of the biggest draws of a day spa or even at some salons is the professional masseuse. These people have been trained on how to give a proper massage that will help relax you, make your muscles relax, and help work out any soreness or kinks you may have. A massage can help relieve pain from pinched nerves, pulled muscles, and over-exertion. But sometimes a massage hurts. What do you do when your masseuse seems to be hurting rather than helping?
The first thing you need to do is understand the difference between good pain and bad pain. It may sound strange, but sometimes, a massage is going to hurt a bit before it starts to feel better. That’s because the masseuse is pressing and rubbing on the knots in your muscles. This helps to release the tension in them. Even though it hurts at first, as they work their magic, the pain should fade and the muscles will relax.
But what do you do if that’s not the case? If the massage continues to hurt, especially if the pain gets worse, ask the masseuse to stop. Tell them that what they’re doing is hurting. Sometimes, it’s the amount of pressure they’re using, and they will lighten up a little bit. If they’re pressing on a spot that has been injured before, let them know that area is sensitive and that they need to avoid it.
You might also ask them to try using a different technique. Maybe pressing with their elbow is just too painful for you, so ask if they could use their hands. If your muscles are really tense and knotted up, you might ask for a warm towel first. The heat will help the muscles relax so the masseuse can work them easier.
Remember that if the pain continues, you can always ask the masseuse to stop. A massage may hurt a bit as knots are worked out, but you shouldn’t be in pain the entire time.
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