What do you guys take for Very Sore Muscles after workout?

braboett · Post by **braboett** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:31 pm

I did a pretty good workout on chest and tricepts on monday and they are still very sore, what's the best remedy for getting rid of the soreness?

XQH000AD0001 · Post by **XQH000AD0001** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:42 pm

Nothing. I personally enjoy the soreness. It's awesome especially when you're in bed trying to fall asleep. Stretching sore muscles feels good too.

You could probably try Tylenol, Advil, or Ibupfrofen to alleviate the pain, but I don't recommend it.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:55 pm

Do a bit of Cardio for about 5 minutes, then stretch, which might aleviate some of the feeling you'll get when DOMS starts, in the following 24-48 hours.

braboett · Post by **braboett** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:59 pm

Great, thank you! I've been trying to stretch a lot and it seems to help.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:37 am

do a few very easy high rep sets for reach muscle is the best way...stretching actually causes minor muscle damage so really makes the situation worse

benjamteal · Post by **benjamteal** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:07 am

Other than some light cardio, if the soreness is really bad, I take some ibuprofen and vitamin c... and if I can, go see the masseuse!