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QI find sports massage agonising. Is there any way to make it feel less painful?
A A good sports massage is meant to be firm, which can cause discomfort and tenderness at times. If you’re finding it particularly painful, you may be dehydrated or having your massage at the wrong time. A sports massage straight after training or following an event is bound to feel very uncomfortable, so be sure to allow your body to recover first. I would also recommend that you warm up your muscles beforehand by having a hot shower or going for a brisk walk. Ultimately, the best advice would be to change your therapist if it’s routinely too painful as it’s important to visit the right sports massage therapist for your body. AW