I'm not sure why it hurts so much when all those "toxins" escape from the muscles, or how a person with small stature & hands can inflict so much pain & hurt........ but after a few days recovery it really does feel better.
Only tip I could give is go to Thailand, start slow & easy (or you won't last a week), and for a week of massages the low cost will be a surprise!
Would be awesome to visit Thailand, but not sure I could take a week of Thai massages! Lol.