What to do if you have muscle soreness after exercising too

Muscle soreness after exercise is usually caused by excessive lactic acid accumulation caused by improper exercise. To effectively relieve this symptom, a combination of rest, physical therapy, and medication can be used.

1. Adequate rest:

After high-intensity exercise, muscles should be given sufficient rest time to avoid aggravating soreness due to continued activity. During rest, the body can naturally metabolize accumulated lactic acid, thereby reducing muscle discomfort.

2. Physical therapy:

Gently massage the sore areas to help relax muscles and reduce local lactic acid accumulation. In the early stage, cold compress can be used to reduce blood circulation and control inflammation; in the later stage, hot compress can be used to promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism.

3. Drug treatment:

When physical therapy cannot effectively relieve pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be used as directed by the doctor, which has good analgesic and Anti-inflammatory, suitable for relieving muscle soreness. Muscle relaxants, such as eperisone hydrochloride, can relieve pain by reducing muscle spasm and tension. Medicines for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, such as Sanqi Shangyao Capsules, can promote blood circulation and help the metabolism and excretion of lactic acid.

To sum up, muscle soreness caused by excessive exercise can be effectively relieved through adequate rest, physical therapy and drug treatment. In daily life, properly arranging exercise plans and preventing excessive exercise are the keys to avoiding such problems.