Sore muscle remedies?
MSeel1984
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I had my second ballet lesson on Saturday. Since then, my leg muscles (quads) have been KILLING ME. I tried stretching, hot showers...I managed to get up and work out this morning but they are so painful and stiff, it was a struggle.
Any suggestions that have worked for you? I don't want it to hold me back this week. I stretched before the class but obviously I stretched the wrong muscles or I didn't do it right.
Any suggestions that have worked for you? I don't want it to hold me back this week. I stretched before the class but obviously I stretched the wrong muscles or I didn't do it right.
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More exercise.0
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Soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath has helped me before.0
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Soy Protein0
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Try Voltaren - it is for muscle soreness, takes the edge off while you are doing more exercise to the the lactic acid moving. I found that it was the extra support that i needed0
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More exercise.
More than an hour/day 6-7 days/week?0 -
Try Voltaren - it is for muscle soreness, takes the edge off while you are doing more exercise to the the lactic acid moving. I found that it was the extra support that i needed
Where do you find it? Thanks for the advice.0 -
Soy Protein
LOL0 -
Soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath has helped me before.
I will give this a try. We've got a tub with jets at home-I think that may help. Thank you!0 -
Potassium, i.e. a banana0
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IcyHot and ibuprofen.0
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I tried a Warm bath with Vinegar once, someone told me that it helped drain the Lactic Acid from the muscles. Seemed to work Lol0
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More exercise.
More than an hour/day 6-7 days/week?
Go for a walk.
Increased blood flow to sore area.
Quick relief.
faster recovery.0 -
I use to suffer from chronic muscle soreness. It has gotten better since I have increased my daily protein to .8 grams per pound of body weight. I'm not sure how much protein you eat per day, but this might help.0
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Epson Salt Hot baths are great, I didn't believe my friend at first but when I actually tried it, it was wonderful! It eased the pain a lot
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Soy Protein
LOL
Why lol? I was being serious :S
Soy Protein Powder
Soy protein's high level of antioxidants may help decrease exercise-induced muscle damage. Scientists from the Ohio State University investigated the impact of soy protein on lipid peroxides, which causes stress in muscle cells that lead to damage. Subjects received soy protein or whey protein while undergoing intense resistance exercise. At the end of the study, which was reported in the December 2005 issue of the "Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness," scientists discovered that the soy protein group experienced decreases in lipid peroxides compared to the whey protein group.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/342777-what-foods-help-recover-from-sore-muscles/#ixzz264NHwcMq0 -
I use to suffer from chronic muscle soreness. It has gotten better since I have increased my daily protein to .8 grams per pound of body weight. I'm not sure how much protein you eat per day, but this might help.
Well up until now it hasn't been a problem at all. Since Saturday I started hurting all over-I didn't think that ballet would be that tough on my muscles...but Geez it was!0 -
Soy Protein
lol. no.
and no voltaren.
You don't need to take meds to deal with the soreness.
Get a foam roller and use it. Take contrast showers (hot/cold). Walk. Do mobility work. Excercise more. Eat. Rest. etc0 -
LOLSoy Protein
Why lol? I was being serious :S
Soy Protein Powder
Soy protein's high level of antioxidants may help decrease exercise-induced muscle damage. Scientists from the Ohio State University investigated the impact of soy protein on lipid peroxides, which causes stress in muscle cells that lead to damage. Subjects received soy protein or whey protein while undergoing intense resistance exercise. At the end of the study, which was reported in the December 2005 issue of the "Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness," scientists discovered that the soy protein group experienced decreases in lipid peroxides compared to the whey protein group.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/342777-what-foods-help-recover-from-sore-muscles/#ixzz264NHwcMq
take whey.
soy is garbage. I don't feel like getting into a lengthy debate on why.
The simple answer is whey is better. So just use it.0 -
I recently tried foam rollers and it really helped me!0
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take whey.
soy is garbage. I don't feel like getting into a lengthy debate on why.
The simple answer is whey is better. So just use it.
Guess I'll have to look into a better vegetarian option then. Thanks for the tip.0 -
If you're just a vegetarian and not vegan, whey would be fine right? Since it's derived from milk.
http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/soy-the-protein-killer/0 -
Soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath has helped me before.
this - and more exercise - try making sure you're getting the RDA of magnesium - it helps with muscles a lot!0 -
If you're just a vegetarian and not vegan, whey would be fine right? Since it's derived from milk.
http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/soy-the-protein-killer/
For now, yeah. But eventually I'd like to go fully vegan and eliminate all animal-based products.
Man, that sucks. Stupid advertising making it sound awesome and getting me excited about soy...
Looks like I have some more homework to do!0 -
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Well up until now it hasn't been a problem at all. Since Saturday I started hurting all over-I didn't think that ballet would be that tough on my muscles...but Geez it was!
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I start ballet class Thursday and now I'm scared!0 -
Keep hydrated.
Make sure you are getting enough protein.
KEEP MOVING! After exercise, you can get DOMS 24-48 hous after working out. (delayed onset muscle soreness) This is good. It is your body letting you know you were working some new muscles...
SO KEEP MOVING! And make sure you get a good cool down/stretch AFTER your workout.
You can also try contrast bath (alternating hot/cold water) and I can't say enough for a good massage therapist! 0 -
Ice. Either put ice pack on the areas for about 5 min a few times a day, or of you can handle it get in an ice bath.
And massage.
But go remedial massage and someone that know what they are talking about, sometimes deep work is needed but you don't want any deep work if you have a big session coming up light massage will still help with DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)0 -
Keep hydrated.
Make sure you are getting enough protein.
KEEP MOVING! After exercise, you can get DOMS 24-48 hous after working out. (delayed onset muscle soreness) This is good. It is your body letting you know you were working some new muscles...
SO KEEP MOVING! And make sure you get a good cool down/stretch AFTER your workout.
You can also try contrast bath (alternating hot/cold water) and I can't say enough for a good massage therapist!
^^^ this0 -
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...............COCONUT MILK!!!
The magnesium helps balance the activity in nerve cells (contracting muscles)
Unsweetened preferably, don't need extra junk dehydrating you.
And guess my next suggestion, HYDRATION. Even if you think you drink enough water throughout the day, drink more.
My daughter and I do a series of martial arts, gymnastics, and ballet...I feel your pain! ;D0 -
An epsom salt (cheap at your local drugstore) soak, followed by pain relievers. As long as you're not having stabbing pain, you should continue to work out.0
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Oh, right, and ice 0
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