Does massage therapy have to hurt to be effective?
Never. That’s a myth. “No pain, no gain” doesn’t apply to Massage Therapy. Massage treatments are most effective when the correct pressure is used. We can get great results and pain relief from gently applied treatment. People have the most misconceptions about deep-tissue massage. Many think deeper is the better. However, the work isn’t about depth. It’s about how your therapist gradually gets through layers of muscles to free your connective tissues and relieve pain. Your muscles need to be warmed up to be able to get maximum results. Deep-tissue work is very effective to treat chronic pain when applied correctly. If you experience pain during any Massage Therapy session, please tell your therapist. Your muscles release tension when you are relaxed, not when you’re in pain.
