Do Massages Make You Tired? Here’s Why
Introduction You’ve just stepped off the massage table. Your muscles feel like melted butter, your shoulders are finally relaxed, and your mind is quiet. You feel good. But wait why do you suddenly feel like you could curl up and take the world’s longest nap? It’s a common experience. For many people, one of the most surprising side effects of getting a professional massage is the sudden, overwhelming wave of tiredness that washes over them. It’s almost as if all the energy you didn’t know you had was just used up. You came in for relaxation, and now you’re experiencing what we call post-massage fatigue. So, do massages make you tired? The short answer is a resounding “yes.” But this tiredness isn’t a sign that something went wrong; in fact, it’s a wonderful signal that something went very, very right. It’s a normal, healthy, and natural response from your body and mind telling you that the hard work of relaxation and repair has begun. In this deep dive, we’ll explore the re...