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massage therapy

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I spoke about massage therapy last week and lots of you asked that i report on it, well;

the therapy lasted about 40 minutes and felt really good for the remainder of the evening, next day, OUCH. Not sure if that is normal. they are trying to work the soft-tissue and loosen muscles, the following few days were quite painful, maybe it is a case of no pain - no gain??
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
hey, it is kinda like exercise, it hurts until you get used to it, or the next day anyway. But, thank goodness it's beneftis outweigh the pain. I love massage therapy. Just can't afford one 24/7. I use to use it once a week.
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Yes, sometimes you can feel it the next morning. Its like a vigorous workout. I have fibromyalgia and it is even worse if I get up and it is cold or damp. But a good warm shower always helps. Or, even a gentle stretch. Don't over do it.
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Mainemine,the first time I went to a good massage therapist the same thing happened to me,he forwarned me and told me to use ice packs which really helped.
The first time is the hardest it gets easier each time and it does help big time
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deleted_user
thx, just got back from appt. #2, hurts like hell right now. better later you say?
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If you have them use some ice packs on the worst areas and take some aspirin which is a anti-inflamatory,just eat something with the aspirins they are bad for the stomach
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