How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training
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By Gaea Marelle Miranda, M.Sc.
Reviewed by Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.
When exposed to intense or unaccustomed exercises, muscles tend to get sore. This occurrence is normal and expected for any person who engages in grueling physical activities. Typically termed delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), this common medical condition peaks 24 hours to a maximum of 72 hours after engaging in exercise or physical activity. The process is common among people of various age groups and is backed by multiple researches; however, what many people do not understand is that muscle soreness is actually an inflammatory response caused by the breakdown of muscle tissue.
Emerging research within sports science and physiology has discovered how this seemingly common phenomenon of muscle soreness can be reduced or prevented. Findings include the use of various methods, including foam rolling, stretching, and even getting a massage.
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