Sometimes after exercise, particularly if you haven’t exercised in a while or if you are trying out something new in your exercise routine, you may experience delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) the next day. This is the feeling where your body and your muscles are letting you know that you’ve been exercising the previous day. But how can we speed up recovery from this sometimes inevitable pain of exercise?
Rehydrate
You need to drink enough fluids to replace the fluids you have lost during your workout.
Massage
Massage can be a great tool in minimizing the effects of the pain and stiffness that can come with DOMS. Sometimes even something simple like foam rolling can be enough to help.
Sleep
Muscle repairing chemicals like growth hormones are released while you are asleep. Ideally you should be getting at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep per night.
Diet
It’s very important to have a well-balanced diet where you take in sufficient protein. Protein is the building block for the foundations of your muscle tissue and without it, it will take you longer to recover.
If you are having problems with DOMS, do not hesitate to contact one of our chartered physiotherapists at Archview Physiotherapy Clinic, Dublin 6 and Dublin 14 for a consultation on 01 4913228 or email [email protected].
