I got a sore arm from vollyball.
2006-08-27 00:05:39 · 8 answers · asked by Apollos 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Muscle soreness from athletic injuries occur b/c of a build up of lactic acid build up in the muscles which = pain and soreness.
Heat- (but not too hot, obviously) will increase the circulation and will help flush out the lactic acid.
Drinking water- also helps flush lactic acid.
Products such as Icy Hot, BenGay, etc - These work because the "sensory" neuropathway take precedence over the "pain" neuropathway, therefore reducing the painful sensation. That's why it's instinct to rub your toe/knee/elbow after you bump it...you are trying to "mask" the pain....which takes us to...
Massaging-which increases circulation AND blocks pain sensations.
If the pain persists, or becomes worse, make an appointment w/ a doctor.
Hope you feel better soon!
2006-08-27 00:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hot shower or a sauna is good, keep it as warm as possible, try rubbing in some tiger balm. Keep moving your arm a bit so it doesn't stiffen up.
2006-08-27 07:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Courage 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hot shower pointed at it would feel good, so would a warm bath. Or a hot compress. Or a heating pad. You could massage it too.
2006-08-27 07:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
treating sore muscles, if there is swelling, the first 24 hrs ice to help with reduction of swelling. ofter 24 hrs heat is best.
2006-08-27 07:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ivan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bengay or any kind of muscle rub cream
2006-08-27 07:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by nadaclue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can apply to yourself a muscle gel/cream that you can get from pharmacies
you can ask someone to massage you (mum, dad, sibling, or loved one)
but above all, you need lots of rest!
2006-08-27 07:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by statistics 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heat pad or ice packs - massage - soaking in hot tub
any of these will help...
Be Blessed <><
2006-08-27 07:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by aBranch@60-WA ,<>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gently rub them... warm compress helps too...
2006-08-27 07:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by meegles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋