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Muscle soreness

jlfoster0427
jlfoster0427 Posts: 86
edited January 10 in Fitness and Exercise
I worked out really hard today and now my legs are really sore. I tried walking a bit to walk the pain out but that didn't help. Anyone have a good remedy for muscle soreness?

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  • jennmodugno
    jennmodugno Posts: 363 Member
    Lots and lots of water will help. Or a hot shower/bath.
  • mindbodystrength
    mindbodystrength Posts: 44
    You're gonna have to gut it out mostly, but...

    Some things that can help are:

    1. Foam roller or gentle massage
    2. Hot bath with Epsom Salts
    3. Stretching (it hurts but it helps too)
    4. Keep moving as much as possible. If you sit still, it will get worse...when you first wake up, expect some misery :'(
    5. DON'T GIVE UP! It will get much better!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    I find massage works best for me when my muscles are sore.
  • sumnerfan
    sumnerfan Posts: 244 Member
    I took 3 tylenol this morning. I'm still sore, but it's tolerable now.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Nice dose of magnesium, foam rolling, water, light exercise (walking, stretching, gentle yoga, etc.).
  • nomoremasa23
    nomoremasa23 Posts: 18 Member
    Stretching helps! Maybe warm bath. Hope you get some relief!
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