deep tissue massage hurt?
Since the primary goal of this deep tissue massage is to release muscle tension, pain is counterproductive. A skilled massage therapist will gently and gradually work through the layers of muscle and tissue, lengthening and loosening the various muscles as he or she works. They will be checking with you verbally to ensure that the pressure is not too intense or deep. Discomfort or pain tolerance varies from person to person. Different areas being worked on can also have different tolerance levels. We encourage all massage participants to ‘speak up’. The level of intensity should range from ‘feels so good’ to ‘hurts so good’ but should never be downright painful. Please communicate with your massage therapist regarding what is comfortable. They can’t flow if they don’t know.
