It is very important to remember that you are the one experiencing the massage. Therapists are trained to respond to your requests to adjust pressure. There may be a point at which they have no more to give and are already applying as much pressure as they can. If this happens, you may want to choose another therapist who can apply more pressure for your future sessions. It is equally possible that even light touch may be painful for you at times in certain areas. If this happens it may not be appropriate to receive massage at that time. If you have not consulted a physician or chiropractor about the pain, it may be appropriate to do so.