Post-massage shakiness

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Does anyone have any idea why someone would be shaky after a massage?  I'm a 40 year old female and started seeing a CMT on a weekly basis 2 months ago, and I am always shaky afterwards for about 10 to 15 minutes.  She practices the usual modalities as well as Reiki during our sessions.  At first, I was kind of in la-la land afterwards as well as shaky, but now it's just the shakiness that continues - like it's hard to hold a cup steady to drink water afterwards for a while.  I don't have diabetes or any other illness that would contribute to this, and my therapist has no idea why it happens.  Is this some kind of energy balance thing?

 

[While Quantities Last]

Post-massage shakiness

Are you sitting up or getting off the table quickly after your massage? Ideally, you should spend some time resting... 5 to 10 minutes is the norm. And try not to rush your movements going back out into the world. Let your therapist know that you are feeling that way. Perhaps he or she can schedule a little extra time for you to get your bearings after a massage. Even that wake up call from la-la land can be a little jarring. At the end of the massage I tell my patients and clients to rest, and to get up when they feel ready

 

[Cassandra G]

Post-massage shakiness

I second gutehands' suggestion - you might also have your blood pressure checked.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Yes, there is a chance that you are having an energetic release.  Do you know if it makes a difference if you remain supine on the table after your session for a few extra minutes?I wonder, is your MP doing a lot of deep work around your neck?  Possibly there is some compression on the vagus nerve that might be contributing to your experience.  I would also wonder about your blood sugar levels and blood pressure.  What time of the day are you having the work done?  What length of time passes between when you've eaten and when you are having the session?  Are you on any type of diet or eating restrictions?One other thought that comes to mind -- do you drink a lot of diet sodas?

 

[WhatFunHeresLisa]

Well, my therapist leaves it to me as to when I get up from the session - I usually lay there for a minute or two before I get up then spend another 5 to 10 minutes chatting with her before I leave (the shakiness tends to go away after that time).  My blood pressure is fairly normal (am actually on high blood pressure medication, but my doctor is taking me off it as it has now dropped back to normal levels).  My blood sugar is normal.  I last eat about 2 or 3 hours before my sessions, typically celery or berries or nuts - I usually go about 5 or 5:30 p.m. (after work).  I don't drink soda per se - I only drink tea (hot organic herbal) or lemon water during the day, and seltzer water with a little Diet Rite for flavor at night (one can of the D.R. lasts me 2 days).  She does do a lot of neck and shoulder work though, as that is where I tend to hold tension/stress (I have an intense desk job).

 

[Lily.cn]

Post-massage shakiness

it sounds to me that you are experiencing the detoxifying effects of your massage. you should be taking a few deep breaths before and after rising off the table, then drinking some cool water before leaving the office.