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Writer's pictureDr. LeiLani Vidal, D.C., Q.M.E.

Can I still work out my muscles if they are hurting from earlier workouts?


Can I still work out my muscles if they are hurting from earlier workouts?


Is it okay to exercise while I'm hurting? Depending on the degree of muscular soreness—which can range from slight sensitivity to incapacitating pain—the answer to this question will vary. After exercise, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) might last for 1-2 days. Microscopic muscle tears or a breakdown in muscle tissue that takes place during an exercise are the most likely causes of DOMS. DOMS can happen when new activities are added or the intensity is abruptly increased.

A person's coordination is hampered, their ability to absorb shock is reduced, and their range of motion is constrained while they are experiencing extreme muscle soreness. When you exercise when you're in a lot of pain, your body mechanics are likely to change, putting extra strain on your ligaments and tendons and raising your chance of injury.
Should You Exercise If You're Sore?
Overtraining is the result of prolonged, hard exercise. Overtraining results as a result, which lowers athletic performance. The onset of this ailment takes several weeks to months, so keep an eye out for any of the following symptoms and take a few days to a few weeks off if they appear:

·Increased heart rate at rest
·Depression or emotional problems
·Increased frequency of the flu and colds
·Overuse illnesses
·Joint and muscle discomfort
·Fatigue
·Insomnia
·A diminished appetite

With rest or less exercise, performance plateaus or deteriorates instead of improving.
In either scenario, you're better off getting some rest to let your body heal and, if required, consulting a doctor.

Exercise can, albeit briefly, provide relief if you're only somewhat sore. Exercise lightly by performing low-intensity aerobic or gentle resistance workouts (such as core stability exercises) (such as walking). Better still, work out your muscles in addition to your hurting ones.

Programs for functional training should be created to allow for muscle recovery, which typically takes 48 to 72 hours, depending on the nature and intensity of the training. People who regularly lift weights divide their workouts into separate days so they can work different muscle groups. While smaller muscles, particularly the postural muscles of the core, are constructed for endurance and can thus be exercised more regularly, such as every 48 hours, larger muscle groups, such as the quadriceps and hamstrings, should be allowed the greater amount of time to recover (72 hours). Keep in mind that muscle growth occurs only after exercise, not while exercising. You won't reap the rewards of your workouts if you don't give your body time to rest.





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