How to Soothe Sore Muscles

It can almost feel unfair how much it hurts when you first start out on your fitness journey. However, many of our clients have said they feel proud when they end a training session super sore. It feels like they really worked hard! Muscle soreness is definitely a pain (literally and figuratively) in the butt so below are some tips on how to soothe your muscles!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Dehydration can exacerbate muscle soreness, so be sure to drink plenty of water during and after your workout.

Use a foam roller

Immediately after your workout, use a foam roller to release tension in your muscles. Research has found that foam rolling can relieve delayed onset muscle soreness.

Stretch

According to livestrong.com, ” Stretching increases circulation, can help realign muscle imbalances, increase range of motion, and reduce your risk of ongoing aches and pains due to poor posture or tight muscles. Increased range of motion, in particular, can also help improve your sports performance and reduce your risk of injury.”

Use Heat, then Ice

Try taking a warm bath and then following it up with an ice pack on your sore muscles.

Pressure Garment

According to Healthline.com, Wearing a compression garment for 24 hours after exercise can reduce DOMS and speed up recovery of muscle function. Compression garments hold the muscles in place and increase blood flow for faster recovery.

You can get compression garments for most muscle groups. Types of compression garments include sleeves, socks, and leggings.