this is why feeling worse after a massage has a function and can be part of re-setting.
Headache as a side effect
The most common complaint after a massage is a headache. This is a reaction of the body to dehydration. Heat is released during a massage. Your blood vessels dilate and more fluid goes to your organs (including your kidneys and intestines) which are put to work. Do you drink too little anyway (which is the case for many people)? Then the loss of fluid during a massage has an extra big impact on your well-being. Drinking water is necessary to remove waste products and is very important for our brains: they consist of 75% water. If the fluid balance is not up to par, this can cause annoying headaches.
Fatigue as a side effect
Some clients notice that they are very tired after a massage. That is not strange. The body is put to work and the self-healing capacity is addressed. This costs your body a lot of energy. For example, the massage stimulates the blood circulation. Your lymph nodes are also extra motivated by the touch to filter waste products from the fluid in your body. Removing them is quite a task. In addition, it is also possible that the massage makes you aware of the fatigue that was actually there before that time. See this as the same physical response of your body as when you go on holiday; then you are usually very tired for the first few days before you start to recover.
Sore feeling as a side effect
Micro tears occur in the muscle tissue when you are massaged, especially in the tense muscles. Your body works hard to repair these tears. The same happens when you exercise. A sore feeling after a massage can therefore be compared to 'muscle pain'. A massage, on the other hand, also provides extra blood flow to the muscles. This creates more energy in the cells and you have a better metabolism. Recovery is therefore quick, fortunately!
Emotional
It can also happen that you are a bit more emotional after a massage. You are then completely connected to your own body again. Perhaps you have been ignoring the signals from your body for a while due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Suddenly, after the massage, you become extra aware of all feelings, sensations and needs. In addition, unprocessed emotions can also be released through the touch. A massage takes away stress. This creates space for old memories. Try to take some time to let all this sink in, take it easy and find a healthy outlet for your emotions. Suppressing them will only create new stress in your body.
Side effects with a function
Some extra tips for these side effects: drink enough water before and after the massage. Always tell the masseur what pressure feels comfortable for you. Get enough rest after the massage, because your body is working extra hard the days after. And take the time to feel what the massage has done for you. On a physical and emotional level. The side effects may not always be pleasant, but they definitely have a function. The more you learn to listen to your body, the better you will experience that a massage ultimately only brings something positive.’
