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Sore or Tired After a Massage? Dave Tam Explains
Short answer
Mild soreness can be normal. Dave Tam, RMT, says a little soreness, tenderness or tiredness after massage, especially after deeper or more focused work, should generally improve within a day or two. Tell your therapist about significant or worsening pain.
From Dave Tam, RMT, Director and Registered Massage Therapist, Artemis Wellness Clinic, Richmond, BC.
In this video
- Tenderness after deeper or more focused work
- Giving your body time to recover
- Adjusting future treatment when needed
About this video
What Dave discusses about the day after treatment
In this short video, Dave Tam of Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, BC, talks about mild soreness and tiredness that people may notice after a massage therapy appointment. He gives deeper or more focused work as examples and describes a general expectation of improvement within a day or two.
Tell your therapist when pain is significant or worsening
Dave suggests taking it easy and giving the body time to recover. He also emphasizes that significant or worsening pain is something to tell the therapist about so treatment can be adjusted.
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Full transcript
What Dave Tam, RMT says in the video, from its captions.
A little soreness tenderness or fatigue after a massage therapy session can be completely normal and is normal, especially after deeper and more focused work. It should generally improve within a day or two. This is because we're challenging your tissue, your body and trying to create a change.
Drink some water, take it easy and give your body some time to recover. If you experience significant or worsening pain, let your therapist know and we can adjust your treatment accordingly.
Questions about this video
How long does Dave say mild soreness may take to improve?
Dave Tam, RMT, says it should generally improve within a day or two, and suggests drinking some water, taking it easy and giving your body time to recover.
What should I report to my massage therapist?
Dave specifically asks patients to report significant or worsening pain so the treatment can be adjusted.
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