Massages that hurt can still be ok

I got a massage yesterday while I was still in HK and I think they hurt my muscle a little bit. It's really sore today, and it's a little bit annoying. You know that muscle that is inside the shoulderblade that people like to push and pop constantly during massages? (I don't like to, but I've met quite a few people that seem to enjoy it)

Anyway, the guy was pushing on that part pretty hard and it's tender a bit. I'm sure it will go away after a couple of days though. Every other part of the massage was great. He squeezed my hip bones (butt cheeks) super hard and it was painful yesterday but today they feel nice. :)

The massage cost $18 for an hour.