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Managing Sore Muscles, Aches and Pains

 

What's Causing My Sore Muscles?

It's normal to have sore muscles after you work out, play sports, or even do housework, especially if:
 
 
 
1.  You did an activity you're not used to (like running a marathon when you normally jog just a few miles).
 
2.  You suddenly kicked up your exercise intensity level or increased the length of your workout.
 
3.  You did eccentric exercises, in which you lengthened instead of shortened your muscle (like walking downhill or extending your arm during a bicep curl).  These changes to your exercise routine can lead to tiny injuries called microdamage in the muscle fibers and connective tissue. About a day later, you'll start to feel sore.  The good news is that when you do the same activity again, your muscles will start to get used to it.
 

What's Causing My Joint Pain?

When your joints feel sore and achy, that's usually a sign of osteoarthritis. This inflammatory condition becomes more common as you get older. The cartilage that normally cushions the joints wears away, leaving the joints inflamed and painful.  Joint pain can also be caused by overuse or injury -- for example, tennis elbow or a knee injury caused by a ligament or meniscal problem.
 

Treating Sore Muscles and Joint Pain

One big question a lot of people have when they're nursing sore muscles is whether to use heat or ice. Experts say indirect ice is best for immediate relief.  Icing the sore area right after the activity will reduce inflammation, then using heat later allows for increased blood flow to the area. Heat also can help relieve joint pain.

 

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