I've been getting treatment for some thoracic back pain that PT + massage therapy couldn't address. Results are good so far.

My treatments are on Saturday morning. I take the rest of the day easy even though I don't *feel* any effects from the treatment.

My Sunday trainer sessions have been ridiculously hard though ... harder than I think they should be. In other words, when I hop on the trainer my legs don't feel heavy or overly tired.

e.g. had a 3x20 session scheduled yesterday. Completed the warm-up + first interval with some difficulty (88% FTP). 10 min rest at 40% was fine but my HR wouldn't settle down below 126. It'll usually settle around 115. When it came to the 2nd interval I couldn't hit more than 70% FTP.

Since I'm new to acupuncture I'm wondering if ya'll can shed a bit of light on this.

HTFU?
Take a rest day post acupuncture?

Thoughts?