To know whether stretching sore muscles could benefit you, it helps to understand what’s behind that ache, board-certified sports physical therapist Leada Malek, DPT, CSCS, author of the book ...

When It’s a Bad Thing. DOMS’s dirty secret is that it comes with a loss of strength.It’s not just that you don’t feel like exercising. When you’re sore, your muscles can’t produce as ...

Ah, it hurts so good (just keep telling yourself that). While sharp or shooting pain usually signals an injury worth listening to, feeling more general body soreness a day or two after a tough ...

It's normal to have sore muscles after you work out, play sports, or even do housework, especially if: You did something you're not used to, like running a marathon when you normally jog just a ...

Post-workout soreness reflects damage and repair occurring in muscles. Here's what to know about why your muscles feel sore—and if it's good for your fitness.

Additionally, there are a wide range of suggested options for helping to treat sore muscles. Some studies rank ice over heat, some say to ice then heat, and others say that both impede recovery.

If you stretched and still feel sore, Mentus recommends getting active by going for a walk or taking an easy bike ride to further flush out your muscles. This is something you can do directly ...

Icing sore muscles and joints may feel good, though. Ice baths don’t just treat your muscles; they’re a whole experience. Some people love how it feels to get out of the bath, even if they don ...

“And the heat also increases blood flow to the muscle and the periphery of the body, which probably does help sore muscles feel better temporarily.” But that doesn’t necessarily mean using a ...