Will it hurt?
Osteopathy and Massage are hands-on treatments involving soft tissue techniques, mobilisation and manipulation of joints as well as other very gentle techniques.
If your muscles and soft tissue are sore and tense, it may be uncomfortable at first when they are stretched, especially if they have been tense for a long time.
We will handle you as gently as possible but please do not hesitate to ask your practitioner to stop at any point if you feel uncomfortable or in discomfort.
It is not unusual to experience some soreness post treatment - may be a mild aching or slightly "bruised" feeling. This is normal and is due to the body now working in a different way.
Imagine what you feel like after a gym session following a break, or some DIY - probably found some muscles you didn't know you had!
Treatment to your neck may result in a short-lived headache or a feeling of light-headedness. You may experience some redness or even bruising of the skin if deep tissue work has been done.