The methods to deal with muscle soreness include analgesics, slight stretching, massage, hot water bath, cold and hot compress, etc. The effect of drugs is well known, and gentle stretching is effective, because muscles are easy to tighten when recovering, which will aggravate the pain, so slow and gentle stretching can reduce tension and relieve pain.

Massage muscles

Massage sore muscles can also help reduce muscle tension and increase blood circulation, thus accelerating recovery and shortening DOMS time. Hot water bath, like massage, can relax muscles and speed up circulation. The smoother the blood flow, the more oxygen and nutrients are input into cells and tissues, thus repairing damaged muscles more quickly.

Cold compress and hot compress

Cold compress and hot compress will also have an effect. As the name implies, apply an ice pack to the affected area 15 minutes, then apply hot compress 15 minutes, and then apply ice, and keep circulating. Scientific research has found that the change of cold and hot temperatures plays a great role in accelerating blood circulation and muscle rehabilitation.