{"id":9959,"date":"2024-08-13T17:43:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T10:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaihandmassage.com\/blogs\/?p=9959"},"modified":"2024-08-13T18:41:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T11:41:50","slug":"wondering-if-pain-after-a-thai-massage-is-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaihandmassage.com\/blogs\/en\/wondering-if-pain-after-a-thai-massage-is-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering if pain after a Thai massage is normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ever experienced soreness or pain during \/ after your Thai massage and wondered why? Read on to find out more! <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Massages are meant to be a method of relaxation – to loosen the knots from the tension of work and stress of life as well as a time to unwind. Many travel long distances to Thailand to achieve just this form of restfulness and getting a massage is definitely high on most tourists’ list of things to do in Thailand. Given that, many tourists often question why they feel pain after a Thai massage. This article addresses the most frequently asked questions (and more)<\/em> to ensure that you are able to understand Thai massage. Ultimately, is Thai massage good for you – despite the pain?<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Firstly, what is post-massage pain?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>

Post-massage pain occurs as a massage can stimulate parts of your body that has not been worked on recently. A massage is used to target areas of your body where you feel the most tension and tightness, area which your body is not used to focusing on.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, why do I feel pain after a Thai massage?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>

The technique utilised in Thai massage is different in how the masseuse utilises firm pressure to your contracted muscle tissue. This allows to loosen tension in your contracted muscle tissue that obstructs blood circulation. With the amount of pressure used in the technique of Thai massage, it guarantees relief of muscle tension but with the possible side effect of pain.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the areas that I can expect to feel pain in?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>
  1. Back<\/li>
  2. Shoulders and Neck<\/li>
  3. Legs and Feet<\/li>
  4. Arms and Hands<\/li>
  5. Hips and Glutes<\/li><\/ol>

    Fret not! The pain does not last long!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    When does post-massage pain begin and how long does it last?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>

    It is normal to feel soreness and pain after the session. Hang in there!<\/em> The pain is expected to last for a day or two, and should recede after this time period.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    How do I manage the soreness and pain of a Thai massage? <\/strong><\/h2>\n