In this week’s blog we will be discussing:

D.O.M.S. (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)

If you practice strength training, step aerobics, jogging, etc. you may have or do suffer from D.O.M.S (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). DOMS is a type of damage that likely results from stresses that occurred during exercise. Although many believe that DOMS is due to lactic acid accumulation, however Lactic acid is not a component of this process. It is also typically mistaken to be a muscle strain.

Below are the many symptoms associated DOMS:

• Muscles feel sore
• Muscle weakness
• Typically starts after sleeping and continues for 24 to 72 hours.
• Swelling of the affected area/limbs
• Reduction of strength over the course of a few days
• Tenderness to the touch

Activities that cause DOMS cause the muscles to lengthen when force is applied. Symptoms tend to diminish during activity, but they will return after recovery.

Treatment options to ease the pain:

• Stretching (prevents shortening and tightening of muscles)
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Foam Roller (helps to alleviate pain)
• Drinking water
• Hot/cold Therapy (speeds recovery)
• Massage Therapy

Prevention:

• Progress slowly in new programs/workouts
• Allowing the muscles time to recover
• Proper warm ups are key
• Seek a medical professional (not every work out regimen is for everyone)

It is unlikely that you will avoid soreness all together, especially when beginning a new exercise program. If you are suffering from pain Move Well MD specializes in pain management. Call us today to make an appointment.

Our talented team of practitioners offer:

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People come from all over New York because Move Well MD implements a strategy to get them moving again.

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