Muscle soreness after exercise is generally due to a large amount of lactic acid produced during exercise. When the lactic acid produced by human exercise is greater than the lactic acid consumed by the human body itself, lactic acid will hinder the blood circulation and eventually form the phenomenon of muscle soreness. But the lactic acid produced by this kind of exercise is a normal phenomenon, which will only make people feel sore.
Here are some ways to deal with muscle soreness:
1, slightly stretched
There is no need to do a slight stretching now. Slight stretching is effective because muscles tend to tighten when they are in recovery, which will aggravate the soreness. Therefore, slow and gentle stretching can reduce tension and relieve pain.
2. 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.
3. Cold 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.