Stiffness day after massage

[#joydaydus]

Hi there

A couple of people who I've massaged recently have said that they've been quite stiff the next day - I'm aware that it's normal to be a bit stiff after and I do advise clients to do some stretching exercises if they experience it just to get the blood flowing. It got me thinking though - do you think there might be something I'm doing wrong or is there something I can do to help minimise the likelihood of stiffness the next day? (I've only been qualified for about 3 months)

 

[Left-T]

Hi Alternativev,
What kind of massage therapy do you use, i.e. swedish, sports, holistic?
I mean muscle stiffness is a contra action to massage meaning that the massage is working, as I am sure you know (just thinking aloud). It would be interesting to know if your clients have these symptoms only the day after the massage or if it lasts for a little longer.
Might also be a good idea to check if the clients experiencing these symptoms do any exercise or if they are just not used to muscle stimulation at all?!

Zimba

 

[Erica =)]

Hi Zimba

It's an Indian Head Massage - mostly holistic with a bit of swedish and some pressure point work. To be honest I think the symptoms are mostly a sign that the massage has worked and it's usually only for the day after - I do advise them to do some stretching. Think I was just having a wee crisis of confidence.

Thanks