Does massage hurt?

It's not uncommon to experience some soreness following a massage. This is brought on by lactic acid being released by the muscles, but it passes quickly. During your massage, you can feel some discomfort. The location we're focusing on, any pre-existing pains, and whether the therapist is applying too much pressure all factor into this. If the pressure is too uncomfortable, you can ask the therapist to apply less pressure at any time.