AI Image
Massage flu can cause soreness, fatigue and headaches after a session
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- Some individuals report experiencing aches, fatigue, and headaches after massages, a reaction often called "massage flu" on social media, though it is not a recognized medical diagnosis.
- Physical therapists and chiropractors acknowledge these symptoms as real and attribute them to muscle soreness, mild inflammation, or tension headache triggers from massage pressure, especially in areas like the neck and jaw.
- Experts refute the claim that these symptoms are caused by "toxins" being released during massage, emphasizing that the liver and kidneys handle waste removal in the body.
- To minimize discomfort, professionals recommend requesting lighter pressure, shorter sessions, staying hydrated, eating lightly before massage, and gentle movement afterward.
- Persistent or severe symptoms such as prolonged pain, fever, numbness, or swelling should prompt individuals to seek medical advice.
