At certain points, you may feel some discomfort or even pain as the massage therapist works on areas where adhesion or scar tissue is present.
Pain isn't necessarily a sign that the massage is working. In fact, your body may tense up in response to pain, making it harder for the therapist to reach deeper muscles. You should always tell your massage therapist if you feel pain during the massage.
The therapist can adjust the technique or further prep the tissues if your superficial muscles are too tense.