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sore muscles?

pulga131pulga131
in Health & Exercise
Help! I have been working out regularly but did a bunch of weights on Friday and then did some very heavy (post construction) cleaning and organizing and my arms are so sore. It really hurts to lift them to drink or anything.  What do you do for sore muscles? Any remedies?
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Re: sore muscles?

  • virginiagirl11virginiagirl11 member
    Agreed.  A mild pain reliever, some gentle stretching, heat, and rest.  Protein sounds good, too.
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  • MesmrEweMesmrEwe member
    Give it three days...  I'm a competitive lifter and if I'm not sore it means I didn't train hard enough...  But in all seriousness, take it easy on those muscle groups, keep them stretched out and yourself hydrated along with not working them say tomorrow...
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  • SarahBXanderSarahBXander
    Water, try and get to a sauna and stretch to eliminate the lactic acid build up and eat bananas for potassium.
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  • HeyDude16HeyDude16 member

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but heat can actually do more harm than good.  Your muscles hurt because they're inflammed, and heat increases inflamation.  Aside from pain relievers and hydration, there's not a whole lot you can do after the fact.  Next time, be sure to stretch thoroughly afterward! 

    ps, I'm a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor.

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