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What to do while your muscles are recovering? (soreness)

Asked by windex (2932points) December 20th, 2009

hihi
Does anyone know of any way to “take care” of your muscles, days following workouts?

I don’t mind the soreness, but I was wondering if I can help the muscles recover better by either keeping them warm or putting an icepack on them or do the Ice/heat thingy

This part is from webmd
“Exercise physiologists and athletic trainers have not yet discovered a panacea for DOMS,” says Draper, “however, several remedies such as ice, rest, anti-inflammatory medication, massage, heat, and stretch have been reported as helpful in the process of recovery.”

btw, DOMS=delated Delayed onset muscle soreness (Which i just learned)

I’m lifting heavy weights and just want to maximize the results

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