{"id":3004,"date":"2026-07-13T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/?p=3004"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:48:18","slug":"oem-and-tired-after-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/oem-og-traet-efter-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Sore, tired or with a headache after a massage \u2013 is it normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You&#039;ve come home from a massage. Your body should feel light and relaxed \u2013 but instead you notice a nagging soreness in your muscles, a little tiredness, maybe even a slight headache. What&#039;s going on?<\/p>\n<p>The short answer: it&#039;s completely normal. Many people experience a reaction from their bodies in the first 24-48 hours after a massage. Here we explain why, what you can do about it \u2013 and when you should contact your therapist.<\/p>\n<h3>Why are you sore after a massage?<\/h3>\n<p>Massage works directly with your muscles and connective tissues. When a therapist works on tense muscles, myoses (muscle knots) and tight structures, a form of mechanical impact on the tissues actually occurs.<\/p>\n<p>This can cause a temporary soreness similar to that you experience after a good workout. The body responds to the stimulation by sending more blood and nutrients to the area \u2013 and it may feel a little sore while it\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n<p>Soreness after massage is typically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most pronounced 12-24 hours after treatment<\/li>\n<li>Largest in the muscles that have been worked most intensively<\/li>\n<li>Usually gone within 2-3 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Is it normal to get a headache after a massage?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it can happen \u2013 and it is usually due to one of these reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tensions are softened: When neck and shoulder muscles that have been tense for a long time begin to release, it can trigger a short-term reaction headache.<\/li>\n<li>Circulation is activated: Massage increases blood flow. For some, it may cause a temporary feeling of heaviness in the head.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration: Massage stimulates the body&#039;s metabolism and the release of waste products from the muscles. If you don&#039;t drink enough water after the treatment, it can contribute to headaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advice: Drink a few large glasses of water in the hours after your massage \u2013 it helps your body recover.<\/p>\n<h3>Nausea or dizziness \u2013 when does it happen?<\/h3>\n<p>Some people experience brief nausea or light dizziness after a massage, especially after a deep or intensive treatment. This is typically due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That the massage significantly increases blood circulation and stimulates the exchange of metabolic by-products in the tissue<\/li>\n<li>That the circulation is adjusted \u2013 blood is sent to muscles and tissues, and blood pressure may briefly drop<\/li>\n<li>The nervous system switches from &#039;fight-or-flight&#039; mode to calm \u2013 which for some feels a bit overwhelming at first<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It usually goes away within a few minutes if you sit down calmly, drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you do yourself after a massage?<\/h3>\n<p>You can support your body well on its way with these simple tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink plenty of water \u2013 preferably 1-2 liters over the next few hours.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid intensive training on the same day \u2013 let your body recover<\/li>\n<li>Take it easy \u2013 a light walk is fine, but avoid strenuous exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Use a heating pad on sore areas \u2013 it increases blood circulation and eases discomfort<\/li>\n<li>Sleep well \u2013 many people experience particularly good sleep the night after a treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When should you contact your therapist?<\/h3>\n<p>Most reactions are mild and short-lived. However, contact your healthcare provider or doctor if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The soreness has not gone away after 3-4 days<\/li>\n<li>You experience severe pain \u2013 not just soreness<\/li>\n<li>The headache is severe or different than usual<\/li>\n<li>You have a fever or general feeling of illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Regular massage leads to fewer reactions<\/h3>\n<p>It is not uncommon for the first few massages to be a little more reactive than the subsequent ones. The more often you come for a massage, the better the therapist knows your body \u2013 and the more your body can adapt.<\/p>\n<p>Many who choose a tour card and come for massage regularly say that the reactions decrease over time, and that the body instead just calms down after the treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Book your next treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have questions about your reaction after a massage, or would you like to talk to us about which treatment is best for you?<\/p>\n<p>You are also always welcome to call 45 88 88 50 or write to klinikken@hiklin.dk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiklin.onlinebooq.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment for treatment here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Du er kommet hjem fra massage. Kroppen burde f\u00f8les let og afslappet &#8211; men i stedet m\u00e6rker du en murrende \u00f8mhed i musklerne, lidt tr\u00e6thed, m\u00e5ske endda en let hovedpine. Hvad sker der? Det korte svar: det er helt normalt. Mange oplever en reaktion fra kroppen i de f\u00f8rste 24-48 timer efter en massage. 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