Pain During Massage

Have you ever heard the expression "No pain, no gain?" Well, I don't believe it. In fact, I've declared Tranquility Time a "no pain zone."

I practice Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Massage as gently as possible. Now that is not to say that there will never be any discomfort.  Sometimes working those knots out of your muscles requires some pressure, and the feeling can be rather intense. But I avoid giving you more pressure than you need or want.

In order to determine how much pressure is required, I need your help.

Sometimes my clients say, "Ooh, it hurts so good!" By that, they mean we've found that almost-pleasant therapeutic ache that means the knots are dissolving away. But if we add more pressure, we cross that invisible line into actual pain and the body reacts defensively by tensing up. We don't want that.

Only you know where that pain threshold lies, but working together we can stay on its tolerable side. We also don't want to overstimulate the body by doing a "search and destroy" mission on every trigger point. Why add stress to an already stressed-out body?

After all, therapeutic massage is also supposed to be a relaxing, sensual pleasure. Much of the benefit of massage comes from the calming touch of a good practitioner, so I try not to let those stubborn little knots ruin your Tranquilty Time.

If you're having a specific muscular problem, please feel free to discuss treatment options when you call 214-395-8000 for your appointment.