Im sore because of Cheerleading?

Question

Okay,
So yesterday I started cheerleading.
I havent cheered in about 4 years.So im sorta out of shape so
Im really sore,Ive tryed Ibuprofen but it doesnt work for me..
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Soak for 30 minutes. The Epsom salts will help eliminate the lactic acid that forms on the muscles from over exertion.

Massage an analgesic cream into the sore muscles. I find the best cream for pain is “Blue Emu,” You can read more about this cream at http://www.blue-emu.com/

Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body. One tip for athletes: it is healthier to drink a sports drink or water than fruit juice, soda, coffee, or milk during competition or active training periods.

500mg of calcium and magnesium, taken twice daily, can help with diminishing the pain.

Answer 2

A hot bath will help. And moving around will loosen them up and help them not hurt so bad. Also, drink A LOT of water to help the build-up of acid on your muscles that occurs when you work out. That will be a huge help. Good luck!

Answer 3

Take a Hot Bath, Or get like a Heating Pad, or like one of those hot and Cold Pad things that you buy at the store(Can't think of the name).

Answer 4

If its a cramping feeling potassuim helps. Bananas have lots of potassium, eat some after your workout or take supplements. You lose it when you sweat.