I had a massage yesterday thinking it would help the pain I have been having in my shoulders and neck. There are knots in my neck and shoulder blades. The massage felt great a little sore while she was working, but once I was done I felt amazing. Today my neck and shoulders hurt like they did before the massage. Should I consult a doctor? Is there home remedies? What should I do?
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It all depends on how many times you have gone and the experience of the masseuse. yes, but if it persists they probably did it wrong.
Yeah I had a massage about a month ago on a cruise and she said I had a lot of knots in my back so she got them out and my muscles and back were definitely hurting the next day. Its normal
its probably because the person who massaged you did it wrong.dont worry,the pains will go in 2 to 3 days.
you will probably need more then one massage to unknot your neck and shoulder muscles
The massage therapist either overworked it, OR added to the already knots in the area.
I had this happen before and the suggestion was to ice it, 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day . . . it did help. . .
BUT, I would most definitely call the masseuse and tell your above story, and ask what they would suggest you do and what they can do about adjustment on the charges you paid.
good luck
first of all, i am a massage therapist and the pain you describe is common for someone who hasn’t had a massage before or hasn’t had one for a long time. sometimes, bruising as well can occur if the body is not accustomed to it. it is like exercising intensely if you haven’t done that for awhile, too and feeling the pain the day after as well. so, in the mean time, you must take it easy (this is what you should have done for a few hours after the massage) , drink lots of liquids. no sodas and junkfood and allow your body to capture the effects of massage in a day to three days. if it still hurts, see a doctor or chiropractor. i would see a chiropractor first as your pain could possibly stem from spinal misalignment besides from musculature pain…
First of all, if the massage therapist, did it right, you should expect a fair amount of soreness. They are massaging a muscle that has a spasm or knot in it. As they massage, they are breaking down the muscle fibers, getting them to relax. Your should have been instructed to drink plenty of fluids to help clean your system of one of the by products of muscle break down, lactic acid. This would also happen if you started a vigorous exercise regimen, why your calf and thigh muscles hurt when you first start. If you are having continued problems, see your doctor.