Sometimes, after I get a deep tissue massage, I feel a little bit light-headed, queasy, tired, or just plain "off" for 12 to 24 hours afterwards. I especially notice this happens if I get a massage after a long period of NOT having any massages (i.e. a month or more).
I've heard from a couple of folks that they too feel slightly "ill" or odd after a deep massage, but I don't know how common it really is. Also, I've heard we feel this way because "toxins" are released into the bloodstream, which have built up for a while in our knotted muscles. Is one of the toxins lactic acid? I saw something about that online, but it seems like only folks who engage in weight-lifting, running or certain sports build up significant levels of lactic acid in their muscles. (I don't engage in any of that).
For good measure, I try to drink extra water and non-caffeinated drinks for the rest of the day after a massage. :)
2007-03-03
10:49:49
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scary shari
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