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title: Why are my muscles sore after a workout and how to fix it?
date: 2021-09-16T17:45:00+10:00
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# Why are my muscles sore after a workout and how to fix it?

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  So why does it happen?

The technical term for it is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).

When we exercise, we create micro-trauma on the muscle filaments.

Consequently, the body tries to heal the area by sending more blood with nutrients, not to mention that this causes a minor inflammation.

The excess of blood in the area and the inflammation peak 48 hours after a session, and then after that, the pain usually goes away.

To minimise it, you can apply ice, have a cold shower, go for a walk and drink a lot of fluid.

And a bit of massage helps too!

For more tips, read my books and download my exercise videos available on this website.

We all have that moment after a workout where everything hurts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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