PAIN OR MUSCLE SORENESS AFTER EXERCISE?
What is muscle soreness?
Sore muscle you feel after exercise are known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
When can you have DOMS?
When muscles are required to work harder than they used to.
Who can DOMS affect?
Anyone can develop DOMS, even those who’ve been exercising for year including athletes.
What type of activities that can cause DOMS?
Any movement that you are NOT USED TO can cause DOMS. For Examples :
- Start new exercise programme
- Increase duration of intensity of the exercise
- Change your exercise routine
How long does DOMS last?
DOMS usually lasts between 3 to 5 days. The pain, which can range from mild to severe usually occurs 1 or 2 days after the exercise.
How can I treat DOMS?
Nothing is proven to be completely effective but there may help to EASE the symptoms :
- Rest
- Ice Packs
- Pain killers
- Massage
Will I keep getting DOMS?
The soreness is part of adaptation process which leads to greater stamina & strength as the muscles recover and build. Next time you do the same activity at the same intensity, there will be less soreness and faster recovery.
How can I prevent DOMS?
One of the best ways to prevent DOMS is to start any new activity programme gently and gradually. Allowing the muscle to adapt to a new movements should help minimise soreness.
What is muscle injury?
Muscle injury usually involves damage to muscle fibers, tendons or small blood vessels located within the muscle. Main types of muscle injuries include :
- Muscle Pull
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tear
What causes muscle injury?
Most injuries occurs due to overstretching of the muscles.
What are the symptoms of muscle injury ?
- Irritation
- Bleeding
- Inflammation
- Bruising
How long can muscle injury last?
The recovery process varies according to the severity of the injuries. Moderate muscle strain can take up to eight weeks to heals.
Difference between DOMS & Muscle Injury
