Has anyone had a deep tissue massage and felt like they got hit by a Mack truck the next day? She really worked my neck & spine. I was dizzy after it & have been more dizzy since then (its only been one day) ??

Did they remind you to drink extra fluids?

massage and especially deep massage releases so many toxins that you need to flush them out.

I had a massage during PT and felt woozy and disoriented for a short time.
I didn't have a water bottle with me so had to wait until I got home.

But probably the more tension and knots you have the more pronounced the after affects.

Did they pull or press or your head /neck - or twist it much?

Could be partially the delayed symptoms aspect but drinks lots of water and see if that helps.

I did drink qutie a bit of water (they gave me a bottle to drink when I was done & have had over a liter so far today. They did some They turned my head then pressed my neck allot, then they really streatched & pushed on the back area (around the rib cage as I carry allot tension there. Did not seem that bad at the time, but paying for it today & not with $$ like yesterday

I have felt terrible from some PT massage therapy before and I even fainted once when I had some ultra sonic massage being done. They couldn' directly link the ultra sound theapy to the spell because of too many variable that day.
I don't know if this is related but I've gotten nauseous from some massage while its happening because the area is so aggravated.

Will you be getting more massages? Same person? Voice your problems and concerns. The dizzy spells could give them some inight to your underlying problems. Hope this helps and that you don't give up on massage

Absolutely -

I must only have "light" massage, and some days my nurse cannot even touch certain parts of my body.

I seem to get muscle "egg"s on my upper arm, right shoulder blade and my wrists and ankles have deep ache. But otherwise it is high neuropathic pain, which sort of feels like you fell out of a car and rolled across the asphalt and you're waiting for the ambulance.

RoyBean- i've had the exact same experience.... I think I tried the deep tissue/trigger point massage one time and boy did i pay for it!

I am far from the most knowledgeable person here, but perhaps next time ask them about a light massage, or a lymphatic-release (or some variation) massage. One final thing is that a massage therapist that knows what he's doing, is willing to listen to you, and is willing to learn/change his (or her) approach is a huge benefit.

Take care - dabbo

still work full time at a PC all day. So that is part of the issue with all my pain. I take several meds. Since I have herniated disc in lumbar & thoracic area & I also have a neuromuscular disorder as well. I take Soma 350 mg, Gabapentin 300 mg & valium 10 mg. I sleep with a heating pad every night.

Yeah, sounds familiar to most of us.

I had my moist heating pad tricked to where it wouldn't shut off. I got several burns from it. It finally burnt up just after I rasied up off it one day. I've had several since. not as good as the moist heating pad. I did come to learn that the heating pad caused swelling on a microscopic basis. Swelling causes pain. Not good to use for long term. alternate heat and cold/ice sometimes helped too.

I've found keeping up neck and arms, upper body fleece warm, I can forego pain pills. I look ridicilous in the summertime, but oh well. I do use the LED and infrared light pads. They do have heat, penetrating infrared heat to promote circulation. Helped me tremendously.

Meds are a part of recovery. You have to do what you have to do. I'm sure you've learned there's a trade. Weigh the risks and benefits. ask questions? how's the best way to use? when is the best time to take? with or without food? a nighttime?

Yes, I too keyboard myself into more pain. Of late, I brought a dressing mirror into my office, to the side of my chair. It's like the posture police. I didn't know I was slumping so bad. That will make you straight up. Slumping is not good. causes more pain at the end of the day.

I use relaxation techniques and a few deep breathing sessions to ease the tension in my shoulders and relieve stress. Inhale through nose, expanding abdomen. Exhale through pierced lips deflating abdomen. Repeat three times, with each repetition, breath deeper and relax more.

I also alternate positions, moving around as I need to. This may not be possible at your job situation, but it needs to be thought about.

Yoga also helps.

You sound like you have a full load. Take care and get vitamins and rest.

See ya around