What are the side effects of deep tissue massage?
As great as it sounds to have the relaxing effect of deep tissue massage, after the first treatment your body could be dealing with a huge amount of released metabolic waste - and this can trigger a response from your immune system. This toxic overload is what can make you feel poorly.
Why do I feel unwell after a massage?
No, it's not normal to be dizzy after deep tissue. However, if you have been lying face down on a treatment bed for thirty minutes or an hour, it's not an uncommon for people to have postural hypotension or low-blood pressure as they move from lying to sitting. That dizziness passes through very quickly.
Is it normal to feel dizzy after a deep tissue massage?
It is thought that this is due to the massage releasing tension, stress, and generally relaxing the person. Some experts actually recommend that people lean into this fatigue as a way of alleviating other side effects. Read on to learn more about deep tissue massage and why it makes some clients feel tired afterwards.