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Sep 9, 2026

Why you ache the day after a deep massage

It is normal, it is short, and there is one thing that shortens it further.

Deep work is a mild controlled strain. The soreness is the same kind you get from a gym session.

Drink more than usual for the rest of the day and move gently rather than resting flat.

If it still hurts on day three, the pressure was too much. Tell us and we will dial it back.