No massage is not supposed to hurt. Deep tissue, Releasing stuck trigger points may cause the most discomfort. Still, we suggest you inform your therapist when the pressure becomes too much. We use tools to make things more comfortable and assist in loosening and lessening the tension and pain before going all-in, releasing anything. If you are sore after service, allow a few days to pass, using ice and heat to assist the pain, and it will go away.