Why do I Feel Sore after a Massage in Nice?

It’s common to feel sore after a massage, especially if you received a deep tissue or sports massage.

This soreness is usually a sign that your muscles have been worked and manipulated, and it’s a normal part of the body’s response to massage therapy.

Here are some reasons why you might feel sore after a massage:

1. Pressure and Manipulation: During a massage, the massage therapist applies pressure and manipulates the muscles and tissues in the body, which can cause soreness and discomfort.

2. Toxins Release: Massage can help release toxins from the muscles, which can contribute to soreness and fatigue.

3. Dehydration: Massage can increase blood flow and circulation, which can cause the body to lose water and electrolytes. Dehydration can contribute to soreness and fatigue after a massage.

4. Muscle Tension: Massage can help release tension in the muscles, which can cause soreness as the muscles adjust to their new, more relaxed state.

5. New and Intense Movement: If the massage involved new and intense movements or techniques, such as stretching or deep tissue work, it can cause soreness as the body adjusts to the new sensations.

The soreness after a massage should only last for a day or two, and it’s usually a sign that the body is responding to the massage therapy positively. If the soreness persists for more than a few days or becomes severe, it’s important to contact the massage therapist and discuss any concerns.

Blue Tree Massage operates in our treatment room in Saint Paul de Vence, and at your home on the French Riviera, mainly in the Alpes Maritimes, in the principal towns along the coast (Cannes, Antibes, Cagnes Sur Mer, Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche, Monaco, Menton…) as well as further inland (Mougins, Grasse, Valbonne, Biot, Roquefort les pins, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Vence…).