I was hoping someone could advise me. I had a private physiotherapy session yesterday afternoon and as part of it I had a deep tissue massage. Now I would say that on attending my pain was probably a 1-2 (had a very bad sciatica flare up in December), but this morning it is a 5-6 (have had to take cocodamol to sleep) and I have a massive bruise extending across my lower back (I had to stop the session yesterday as I was practically in tears).
My question is, is this normal? The physio said it would initially hurt more before getting better as he has to loosen the area. I am just in a lot of pain right now and am getting quite teary about the idea of going back (although will to try and get better).