2006-08-09 09:07:49 · 10 answers · asked by Devin 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You need to eat foods with a lot of protein. Muscles hurt because when they are worked, the small fibers actually break, and when they repair themselves, they grow stronger, but to get them to repair faster, you must provide them with muscle building protein.
And a good heating pad with some Advil couldn't hurt the situation either.
2006-08-09 09:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For regular muscle soreness the previous ideas are all good and I would add low intensity aerobic exercise. This promotes circulation, but doesn't tax your system allowing you to recover more quickly. Of course begin and follow this up with gentle prolonged stretching of your major muscle groups and plenty of fluids.
Here are 2 excerpts from EAS Training Articles:
"Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the soreness that occurs 24 to 48 hours after an exercise session and spontaneously decreases after 72 hours. The current theory is that DOMS is caused by microscopic tears to the muscle fibers that occur during eccentric exercise".
"Myths 1. Lactic acid remains in the muscles for hours or even days after strenuous exercise. The truth is that LA rapidly moves out of the muscle cells into the blood stream and LA levels in muscles return to normal (resting) values within 15-30 minutes."
Physical Therapist
2006-08-09 10:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by Willy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warm bath is good but a dash of lavender essence in it is better. Lavender is a powerful relaxant. A glass of wine will also help - it will help you relax which will take the strain off your sore muscles. If this doesn't work, have a massage.
2006-08-09 09:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by master m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiger Balm
2006-08-09 09:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by Disney Dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle pain: Two days of ice, one day of heat
Muscle soreness: Heat
2006-08-09 09:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch and drink plenty of water. If it is really bad take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen.
2006-08-09 09:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot bath with epsom salts, and some alleve.
Jacuzzi, and some alleve.
Full body massage, and some alleve.
2006-08-09 09:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen and a heat rub, you can get both these at your pharmacist. good luck.
2006-08-09 10:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Emma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub some massage oil
2006-08-09 09:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by ash 7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a warm bath.
2006-08-09 09:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymously Anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋