In pain!!!

LilChickPea

My thigh muscles are in pain. Its not sharp, but a dull aching pain that just won't go away. I have tried hot baths, motrin and stretching. Anyone else have any ideas on how I can ease the pain in my thigh muscles??

I do exercise 5 days a week for over an hour. I do cardio everyday and strength training 3 times a week, just so you know.

Thanks!

soxmandan

try to get more rest days in between your strength training. And if you are working out your legs (aside from the cardio), try to cut down on that and focus on a more overall strength training. Other than that, drink some chocolate milk (about a cup) within 30-60 min after your strength training (the protein helps recover your muscles and prevents soreness)

Keep it up!

kms89142

So I know it sounds totally cliche but gentle yoga (hatha i want to say stretching yoga) this helps bring oxygen to the muscles and helps with recovery. I noticed a dramatic change in recovery period. You're still going to hurt but not nearly as long or as intense.

GOOD LUCK

Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet

Like...sore? Is it groin muscles or quads? How long have they been hurting?

Try icing, change up your workouts to give them a break, or just flip them off and say 'You cant stop me!"

Protein 0-30 minutes after workout. I wouldn't suggest 60-90 min because thats after the recovery window, though it doesn't HURT to drink it that late. Good luck!

cjjones007

Hi Amanda,
how long have they been hurting? prolonged muscle pain can be a sign of a variety of things including:
low sodium or potassium
Overworking the same area (not giving it a chance to repair itself)
Low protein

I have struggled some with that too - if it's been more than 4-5 days - you may want to consider just talking to your doc - it could be something as simple as needing a deep tissue massage or different stretches - but it could be nutritional or what have you - so you could nip it in the bud that way

I know that my thighs ALWAYS hurt the longest when I work them out (I did a CRAZY set on Thursday for Strength and still felt it when I did them again last night) but I expect it because it's the largest muscle in the body (I believe)...

Congrats on your exercise routine that is fantastic though - hang in there - and let me know what you find out ok? We are there for ya!

gingerfoxxx

could you have pulled a muscle? if you have an injury, you might need to take a few days off and focus on icing and gentle stretching. If the pain is really bothering you, you might want to call a sports medicine specialist!

Feel better!

LilChickPea

Hi Amanda,
how long have they been hurting? prolonged muscle pain can be a sign of a variety of things including:
low sodium or potassium
Overworking the same area (not giving it a chance to repair itself)
Low protein

I have struggled some with that too - if it's been more than 4-5 days - you may want to consider just talking to your doc - it could be something as simple as needing a deep tissue massage or different stretches - but it could be nutritional or what have you - so you could nip it in the bud that way

I know that my thighs ALWAYS hurt the longest when I work them out (I did a CRAZY set on Thursday for Strength and still felt it when I did them again last night) but I expect it because it's the largest muscle in the body (I believe)...

Congrats on your exercise routine that is fantastic though - hang in there - and let me know what you find out ok? We are there for ya!

Hey C.J.,
Low Sodium??? That's interesting. I didn't know that could be a reason. I'm actually on a medication that can deplete sodium levels and my psychiatrist is having my levels tested. I haven't really added any new routines, just the same old thing for now. I think until my thighs are better, I'll just leave lower body strength training out.

Thanks!

_Khaleesi_

Hi Amanda,

If it is DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) from working out then there has been some good suggestions above. Only work a muscle group 2 - 3 times a week through strength training. Also, ICE acute (new, fresh, recent) pain/ injuries for up to 72 hours before heat. Never have a hot bath right away. DOMS is caused by the microtrauma (tears) you have inflicted on your muscles so that they heal bigger and stronger. Heat after exercise = more stiffness, more pain and a longer recovery time. Let the area seal its tears before you are dialating the blood vessels with heat and sending them shooting towards the area.

Hope that helps!
(I am an Occupational Therapist with a Kinesiology/ Athletic Therapy undergrad degree)

LilChickPea

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! I do not want to cause further injury or pain!!