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Severe DOMS - is there a quick fix?

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elizabethblake
elizabethblake Posts: 384 Member
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Hi guys. I started back lifting this week after a holiday hiatus and my leg muscles are SCREAMING. My other muscles are pretty sore too, but I'm mostly concerned with my legs since I'm supposed to go backpacking this weekend. Not huge mileage, but when every step is torture...

I'm taking Mobic (prescription strength Advil) and resting today, plan to drink even more water than I usually do. Is there anything else I can do to ease the soreness? Take a leisurely soak in the hot tub after packing my gear tonight? Icy hot?

TIA!

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  • elizabethblake
    elizabethblake Posts: 384 Member
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    Nevermind - search is my friend. ;o)
  • lilkitn
    lilkitn Posts: 25 Member
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    Try some epsom salts in your bath!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
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    Same happened to me and am wondering the same thing. So what did you end up doing? Did it help? I'll follow in your footsteps and do the SEARCH... LOL!

    I was on a 3month hiatus! Basically starting over! Walking like FRANKENSTEIN right now! Hehehe!!!! :laugh:
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
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    1. Icy hot - bengay is usually cheaper
    2. Shower: Hot 5 min, Cold 5 min, Hot 5 min.
    3. Light jog, no matter how much it hurts that blood flow will do wonders
    4. Foam rolling
    5. herbal tea, RELAX, take a nap.
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
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    Exactly what he said!
  • delmc1
    delmc1 Posts: 331 Member
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    take a dose of b.c.a.a 's before and after training helps with recovery ,also do a few mins walk on tread mill when finished lt helps shift lactic acid

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