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Is muscle soreness common after a professional massage?

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Can be: Depending on the type of massage soreness can be common. Deep massages are notorious for having this effect, which is often very transient based on patients i've seen.

Answered 7/29/2013

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It depends: Depending on how vigorous the massage is, muscles can be sore, just as they are after vigorous exercise.

Answered 3/26/2013

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