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How to Get Rid of Sore Muscles

February 6th, 2007 by admin
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Pulled or Torn Muscles

This usually happens because a muscle was not fully prepared for exertion or incapable of handling the demanded exertion and is exactly what the title implies. Depending on the amount of overexertion a muscle can be partially or completely torn. A small tear will result in a sharp pain in the effected muscle followed by a similar pain whenever the muscle is called into use. Severe strains cause swelling as blood pools around the injured muscle to protect it and provide some damage control. A larger, or complete tear will be extremely painful and may result in an inability to use the muscle at all – if you are sitting at your PC reading this then you likely don’t have one of these unless your pain threshold is abnormally high.

 

Treatment ace bandage If you suspect a severely strained or torn muscle, stop exercising, ice the area, and go and see your physician immediately. Continued use of the damaged muscle will only increase the damage and extend healing time. Do NOT apply heat as this will increase the blood flow and swelling, if the area does begin to swell, wrap it snugly with an ace bandage and keep it elevated until your doctor can examine it.

 

Preventing Sore Muscles

If you’re going to work out, you’re going to experience muscle soreness. You can however, reduce your chances of strains, pulls and tears. Here are some tips:
  • Gently stretch each muscle group for at least 60 seconds before and after your workouts
  • Begin and end every workout with an absurdly light load. If you’re about to run, start with 10 minutes of fast walking. If you’re about to lift weights, do a couple of speed sets using only the bar and going through the entire range of motion
  • Hydrate! Lots of water or an electrolyte containing sports drink
  • If weight training, stretch the target muscles between sets
    • drinking stretching massage
  • Finish every workout (even weight training) with 10-15 minutes of light cardio. This gets the blood and lymphatic system flowing and will help eliminate waste products built up from the workout
  • Get a massage
  • Ice the worked muscle group immediately after especially hard workouts
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  1. November 15th, 2009 at 6:27 pm    katrina Says:

    Ok I always stretch before I start my workout at the gym, and when I’m finished I always stretch too. And when I get home I drink a protein shake to replenish and refuel my body. I’m still extrmly soar for the next 2 days though. I’ve heard the second day after a tough workout is always worse too for some reason and I find that to be true, but ya I can’t take being soar so I’m always strecthing or somthing

  2. October 16th, 2009 at 11:08 am    Charley Says:

    I’m a dancer and a cheerleader my arms, shoulders back and legs are sore after every practice all I do is let them rest a day stretch all the time and it gets so much better the stronger you get. Ice and Heat help with the soreness and like I said STRETCH!

  3. September 15th, 2009 at 9:41 am    Printcess Says:

    I went to a pole dance party, and oh my god!! I am so so sore. I run2 miles a day, and I can tell that I need to push my workout up, cause I didnt think I would be sore, it hurts to even sit on the toilet. This happened 3 days ago, and I havent worked out since, I thought I would rest my poor legs. Its my hamstrings that are killing me.. Any Advice?? Im thinking of at least walking on the treadmill today, to maybe losen up. Is that a good idea?? THanks

  4. August 12th, 2009 at 10:20 pm    annonomous doctor Says:

    sex is a great way to release the pain , all the jolting of muscle contractions help loose muscles for relaxation, if your to lame to get some , theres always porn

    your friendly neiborhood doc

  5. July 30th, 2009 at 9:58 pm    Jocelyn Says:

    ^you should try to relax more, stress can cause more pain, if you are unloading from a move it is party from the stress too so take an hour out iof your dy to toatlly reeeelllaxxx ahhhhhh

  6. May 26th, 2009 at 10:15 pm    amel Says:

    to the guy that said whoever works out after being sore is dumb? is dumb. lol ur supposted to work out to get rid of the soreness

    all that soreness is is “lactic acid” buildup in your muscles. only way to get rid of it is to exercise n stretch again. so if u do nothing but sit THAT DOES NOT HELP AT ALL…

  7. April 9th, 2009 at 6:43 pm    andie Says:

    I play basketball everyday. When u come home I take a very hot bath and relax in the tub for about 35-45 mins and wake up in the morning feeling fine. Just remember to stretch it’ll help with the soreness…

  8. April 8th, 2009 at 5:26 pm    Kara Says:

    I don’t know how by just playing a simple game of tage for long could make me feel so bad.I have terrible pains all over my body.I feel like Sh*t today :( .I can barely move without saying ow!

  9. January 5th, 2009 at 9:01 am    Donna Says:

    Question: My muscles stay sore all the time and I don’t work out. I have heard that Lipitor (cholesterol medicine) can cause sore muscles. I take a cholesterol medicine that works in the stomach (not Lipitor). Could this be the reason? If so – isn’t that dangerous?

  10. January 4th, 2009 at 10:48 pm    bob Says:

    don’t proceed with any workout plans while sore, becaus eit will only make it worse

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