While it's not uncommon to feel sore after physical therapy, you should never experience severe pain. It's important not to confuse soreness with pain. Muscles that have become tight and weak over time require stretching and exercise which results in a lactic acid build-up that can cause irritation.

Is it normal to hurt after physio?

It is normal to have some treatment soreness after your session. This can last for a few hours or even up to one day depending on the severity of your condition.

How should you feel after physiotherapy?