# Soreness After A Massage Session

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Podcast: [Elite Sports Recovery and Performance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elite-sports-recovery-and-performance-7086042)
Published: 2026-02-26T20:16:40+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-avila/episodes/Soreness-After-A-Massage-Session-e3flng1
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## Resource

🎙 Episode Description Why You Feel More Sore After Massage (Especially If You Don’t Get Bodywork Often) Have you ever gone weeks or months without bodywork, finally booked a massage, and then felt more sore days later? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean the massage made things worse. In this episode of Elite Sports Talk, Nate explains why infrequent bodywork can leave you feeling extra sore after a session, what’s actually happening inside your muscles and nervous system, and why this response is normal. You’ll learn how tissue sensitivity, stress, hydration, and recovery habits all play a role in post-massage soreness. More importantly, Nate shares practical strategies to reduce soreness, recover faster, and get better results from future sessions — without avoiding massage altogether. If you’ve ever wondered whether post-massage soreness means something went wrong, this episode will help you understand your body, set better expectations, and recover smarter.

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