DawnM Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Holy cow. I had a deep tissue massage and she worked mostly on my neck and jaw and said I hold stress there and that I must clench my jaw a lot. It is a week later and my jaw is still in such pain from the massage! Other than taking some ibuprofen, do you have any other suggestions? Edited May 13, 2017 by DawnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 A heating pad. Gentle stretching. Some of the pre-massage pain could have initially started from a muscle imbalance or posture or stress. Have you looked into the cause of the pain so you can prevent it in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 And ice. But that doesn't sound normal. A week! Have you called the therapist to report the pain? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'd get checked out. You might need something as extensive as physical therapy or you might just need more time but I would worry that there is something wrong that could become chronic if it isn't dealt with right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 :grouphug: No advice, but I hope you figure something out soon. I once accidentally had a partial (I made them stop and do a normal one) deep tisue massage (friend booked the appointments) - all I will say is NEVER again!! I adore massages for relaxation and restoration, but deep tissue is just torture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I get a lot of massages to manage a chronic condition. My condition results in massive muscle tension knots sparked by joint instability, concentrated the most in my back and neck but also in other joints throughout the body. I usually request a male therapist or a female only if she has strong hands, and I always have to have deep tissue work. The pain you are describing is not normal. While I am often a little sore after a massage, I have never had ongoing pain for a week after a deep tissue massage. The only time I have had ongoing pain was when a chiropractor actually injured my connective tissue by overstretching an injured joint. I had to wear a brace and have PT. I think you should get checked by a either a chiropractor or an orthopedic doctor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I have not called her. She is actually a friend who does this for a living, but she lives on the other side of the country. She was visiting. she said the source of the pain is that I clench my jaw from stress. But I don't even know I do it. So, I am not sure how to help it if I don't even know, even now, when I try to think about it. I still have never known myself to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm assuming that she bruised or injured your temporomandibular joint. I would take the maximum amount of Aleve (or the pain reliever of your choice) to take down any inflammation. Then I would also switch off and from ice to heat - ie. 20 min. (or what you can tolerate) with a wrapped ice pack and then 20 min. with a heating pad on the area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I get a lot of massages to manage a chronic condition. My condition results in massive muscle tension knots sparked by joint instability, concentrated the most in my back and neck but also in other joints throughout the body. I usually request a male therapist or a female only if she has strong hands, and I always have to have deep tissue work. The pain you are describing is not normal. While I am often a little sore after a massage, I have never had ongoing pain for a week after a deep tissue massage. The only time I have had ongoing pain was when a chiropractor actually injured my connective tissue by overstretching an injured joint. I had to wear a brace and have PT. I think you should get checked by a either a chiropractor or an orthopedic doctor. I'm assuming that she bruised or injured your temporomandibular joint. I would take the maximum amount of Aleve (or the pain reliever of your choice) to take down any inflammation. Then I would also switch off and from ice to heat - ie. 20 min. (or what you can tolerate) with a wrapped ice pack and then 20 min. with a heating pad on the area. :iagree: with both above! I get deep tissue massages and Thai massages somewhat often, and I've never been sore more than a day or two later. I would do as Jean suggests and if you don't have some relief over the weekend I would be at a doctor first thing Monday. If they can't get you in, as last resort call your dentist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I once had a deep tissue massage trigger a horrible pain. I could barely walk for three days. Or, rather, I could walk, but I couldn't transition from position to position. Getting up, sitting back down, etc... all horrible. I'm not sure other than taking the maximum dose of painkillers and waiting it out what you can do. If it persists much longer, I'd see a doctor. I know the massage therapist is your friend... but she needs to hear the feedback that what she did caused pain. Otherwise she'll repeat it to someone else. You can be gentle about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Could it have triggered a muscle spasm? I've had chiropractic do that, especially when it has been injured or held in tension for a long tome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Can you pinpoint the pain? Specifically where? Is it constant or with certain movement? Have you ever felt this pain before? Is it muscle as in when you open your mouth and chew? Is it at or around the ear (TMJ attachment). I'm a massage therapist and agree that this isn't normal for deep tissue massage in broader areas. However, the head/neck and attached muscles and tendons operate a little differently than the broad dense muscles of say the back or legs. particularly if she mentioned that you have a lot of dysfunction in that area… it could have triggered/awakened issues, or she may have actually given you more motion in that area. Or, it could be referral pain from an activated triggerpoints. having said that, I would Google muscles of the face or anatomy of the neck/jaw, and find a way to determine exactly what is hurting. And then I would call your friend worked on you, and go from there… Edited May 12, 2017 by LarlaB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Can you pinpoint the pain? Specifically where? Is it constant or with certain movement? Have you ever felt this pain before? Is it muscle as in when you open your mouth and chew? Is it at or around the ear (TMJ attachment). I'm a massage therapist and agree that this isn't normal for deep tissue massage in broader areas. However, the head/neck and attached muscles and tendons operate a little differently than the broad dense muscles of say the back or legs. particularly if she mentioned that you have a lot of dysfunction in that area… it could have triggered/awakened issues, or she may have actually given you more motion in that area. Or, it could be referral pain from an activated triggerpoints. having said that, I would Google muscles of the face or anatomy of the neck/jaw, and find a way to determine exactly what is hurting. And then I would call your friend worked on you, and go from there… The pain is right where the upper and lower jaw attach, on both sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I actually believe that the neck and jaw is important enough that you should see a medical expert, such as a doctor or chiropractor, perhaps your dentist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I would see a really good chiro. if that was where she focused - she easily could have messed something up. for starters, a "really good" chiro, will really feel if something's messed up and work only on that - and NOT "just snap everything". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I have had many deep tissue massages, and your pain is not normal! She has injured you! I recommend seeing your doctor or chiropractor, and hope you feel better very soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I would be concerned about nerve damage/irritation, so ice and an anti-inflammatory would be my immediate treatment. I agree that it's not normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 A chiropractor works on jaws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 That sounds so awful! She must have really been cranking on your jaw for it to still hurt a week later. Hope you get some relief soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 A chiropractor works on jaws? Necks. Perhaps jaws. I'm not sure. It's muscular and skeletal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 A chiropractor works on jaws? depends on the chiro. yes, my son's tmj was treated by a chiro. for a lot less, and much faster than a dentist estimated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 depends on the chiro. yes, my son's tmj was treated by a chiro. for a lot less, and much faster than a dentist estimated. My stepmother, too. She couldn't fully close her mouth for 2-3 years, and now she has no trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 My stepmother, too. She couldn't fully close her mouth for 2-3 years, and now she has no trouble. Ok, my first thought when I read she couldn't closer her mouth was NOT tmj! HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I've had a number of deep tissues massages - they're the only kind that would relax me. (and a few massages where the masseuse couldn't do a deep tissue massage.) and she's worked on muscles I was certain were bones from how hard they were. (nope - it's a muscle.) I tried a true shiatsu massage. i. will. not. go. back. to deep tissue. one thing he said is because of the circulatory system - it's very important that both sides be worked - not just one, as it can mess up circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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