15/06/2025
When clients Have Their First Treatment
After their first session, I always let clients know they might feel a bit sore for the next day or two. This is completely normal. It’s the body’s natural response to treatment — especially after soft tissue work or joint manipulation. You’re not injured, your body is just adjusting.
That post-treatment soreness usually settles within a day or two. When I see people again, they often say, “Yeah, I was sore, but it eased off.” Still, some forget what I told them and come back saying, “I’m still sore” — but when I ask how their movement is, or the numbness or tingling they initially had, those things have usually improved. The pain just grabs their attention more.
This is why i like to manage my clients expectations. If they’re not told they might feel sore, they’ll think something’s gone wrong and may not come back. So I always explain it up front. I want clients to understand what they’re feeling and not be scared off by it. Because usually, they’re on the right track — even if it feels uncomfortable at first.
