What are good ways to get rid of muscle pain?

[xXiTacoXx]

My legs are still sore from work yesterday.

[Rawrzz]

Pineapples can help repair muscle damage. Stretching, really stressing the muscles a bit right after you're done working out can help. In addition, it's important to get some protein and carbs in after your workout. In essence, your workout means you're tearing your muscles down. So, to build them back up, you need to give your body the building blocks it needs to repair the muscle. Eating quickly after a workout--just a healthy snack is well enough, depending on the severity of the workout--will allow your body to get a jump start on healing, reducing soreness the next day.

Pineapple is good for the Vit C for healing, along with bromelain to help absorb protein.

[Loosiana]

From someone who works out daily.. I'm guessing your just starting so ice is good but the most important part is stay on your routine workout schedule fight the sore muscles and keep working out and your body will adjust and the soreness will stop and you will never really get to sore from then on out unless you tear threw some excersices

[xXiTacoXx]

Work it's just work.

[Loosiana]

Ohhk I'm sorry I thought you meant work out lmao

[xXiTacoXx]

I don't have the motivation for working out.

[Tomboy001]

Muscle soreness usually happens due to the build up of lactic acid and to reduce this drink lots of water after exercise as lactic acid is soluble. You should also gradually increase the difficulty of your exercise to build up your stamina and get you body used to it.
Hope it helped!

[xXiTacoXx]

I said after work, not after working out...

[Mustachekitteh]

No idea how to help. My right upper back, shoulder, and neck. Have been in horrible pain for over 3 months now.

[xXiTacoXx]

O_ O Then you need the answers too.

[Mustachekitteh]

Everyone will just keep saying,"go see a doctor." Though I don't want to because I don't trust them. Every time I have seen a doctor over any kind of physical pain I'm in. They keep telling me everything is fine and they can't figure out what is wrong.

They couldn't figure out why I kept getting walking pneumonia, why my heart started burning for 2 days and having a heart rate of 123 at rest, why I keep getting these horrible sharp pains, etc. The list goes on and on. So I seriously don't believe a doctor can figure out what's wrong with my muscles.

[BertMacklinFBI]

bananas, rest, massage it, more rest, stretch.

[xXiTacoXx]

Banana's make me throw up. I'm not allergic to them it's just they flavor and texture are so bad that they really to make be gag and throw up.

[BertMacklinFBI]

ahh well just the other stuff then lol. what can help relax you is spending some time in a jacuzzi.

[xXiTacoXx]

I can't afford one of those. xD

[BertMacklinFBI]

sneak into someone elses XD

[xXiTacoXx]

I don't feel like getting jail time for trespassing, and I'm not one for breaking laws. xD

[BertMacklinFBI]

well I think a hot bath will do the trick too lol

[xXiTacoXx]

O- O I take hot baths and showers almost all the time and my legs still hurt afterwards.

[BertMacklinFBI]

well hot dog. i think you'll need a stretch and a massage lol

[xXiTacoXx]

Or a new job that'll actually give a person breaks so they can sit down for a moment. I work the day shift and have only gotten a lunch break once since I've started working. xD

[BertMacklinFBI]

i believe you're required to take breaks, at least 2, by law and employment labor forces, or else it's illegal. don't quote me lol.

[xXiTacoXx]

Someone mentioned that, but I'm hesitant about it because I don't feel like getting fired. I really need this job. :T

[BertMacklinFBI]

if they fired you then you have cause to sue them for probably what would be a whole lot more money than you'd make working there the next 5 years.

you are legally allowed to take breaks, actually I think you're SUPPOSED to take them no matter what, because its the law. so don't be scared to speak up, if they realize they're breaking labor laws then they will be happy you mentioned it.

[xXiTacoXx]

They realize it. They just don't care about it. One of the chicks who has been working there since before I was hired even talked to one of the managers and she just got attitude back.

[BertMacklinFBI]

management that allows these business ethics and bad habits need to be put in their place. now you probably won't want to take appropriate action because you really need this job, but if you can, try leaving an anonymous tip to your state's labor department or the better business bureau, try not to let this stand.

[BertMacklinFBI]

im sure breaks are not required in all states, but damn near most, so check with your local laws first.

[xXiTacoXx]

"Neither federal nor Georgia laws require employers to give breaks to hourly, part-time workers. If an employer chooses to provide a short break, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires him to pay workers during this time. Employers do not have to pay workers for any meal breaks longer than 30 minutes." That's what I found, and even though I work hourly the only two days when don't work is on the days I have school. The other 5 days I'm working and it's usually overtime with no breaks. :T

[BertMacklinFBI]

yeah i read up on Georgia laws, well if that is your state and its in the fine print, then im sorry lol. you can always still ask for breaks though. even if its just a short 5 minute break to give your back and feet some rest, thats understandable. if management is a bitch, then do what every employee does, take breaks behind their backs lol.

[xXiTacoXx]

What I find funny is that I'm suppose to be part-time, but I work damn near 7-8 hour a day most of the time because some of the other employee's like to arrive late or managers ask me to clock in early or stay later. .3.

[BertMacklinFBI]

if you work 39.5 hours a week, you're still a part-time employee with no full-time benefits, isn't that just bullshit? lol. but hey, when it comes to the law, everything is exact and precise. they won't bump you up to 40 hours, they will damn make sure you stay in the part-time zone and milk you as much as they can while they give other people the full-time opportunities. this is usually when people have had enough bullshit and either demand a raise/promotion/or quit.

[xXiTacoXx]

It's complete bullshit. I usually work 36-39 hour weeks and still get no breaks which is the sad part. I have only had one break while working there. :T

[BertMacklinFBI]

just take breaks behind their backs, it's not hurting you, them, or the business, as long as shit is still getting done on time.

[Phoenix98]

A mix of cryo and heat therapy meaning go into the shower and do a mix of hot water on the sore area and then switch to cold and keep doing that every 5-10 minutes. You can also do it by taking a hot shower and then when you get out use a very cold ice pack, you get the general idea though a mix of hot and cold.

Source: studies professional training.

Personally though I just suffer through it I love the DOMs affect.

[xXiTacoXx]

DOM affect? What is that?

[Phoenix98]

DOMs affect: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

meaning it's the sore feeling you get the next day after working out.

[Anpu23]

One of my running partners, who was also a personal trainer swore by mustard. He'd pop mustard packages saying that it would help break up the acid buildup.

[xXiTacoXx]

I hate mustardjust as much as I hate banana's ;A;

[Rebecca9090]

Have you tried a pair of compression tights? You can wear them under your pants and they are meant to help with muscle pain!

[aggressivebunny]

Use an ice pack for relief. I take a nap in a tub of ice to make the pain go away.

[xXiTacoXx]

I'll try the ice pack, but that second one seems like more trouble that it's work since there's not a giant ice maker in my house.

[aggressivebunny]

You can buy a portable icepack at riteaid or walmart. You can refreeze them. They also have the icy hot packs but those are one time use only for bruises and swells.

[xXiTacoXx]

I don't have the fridge room to fit them anywhere. The freezer is always full of food. xD

[aggressivebunny]

Lol. What do u put on the freezer

[xXiTacoXx]

Usually meats, and other things that would rot quickly when not frozen.

[BullyDawg]

Eat a banana and a nitric oxide drink soak in warm Epsom salts

[xXiTacoXx]

I can't.

[BullyDawg]

Allergies?

[BullyDawg]

The drink you can get at gnc its cheap they also have pills

[xXiTacoXx]

I'm not allergic, but I have actually thrown up from then before because I find them that nasty.

[BullyDawg]

Aloe juice helps a little

[TheBraveLion]

EMBRACE IT!!! :P It means you've worked hard and deserve a rest, sit down, eat, drink and relax. My chest KILLS and I love the feeling!

[xXiTacoXx]

>o > That reminds me... I have another question to ask...

[TheBraveLion]

Ask ask xD

[xXiTacoXx]

Are you a masochist?

[TheBraveLion]

Yes! I have to be hurting after the gym, if I'm not I'll work until I feel pain! I'm guessing you're not at all?

[xXiTacoXx]

Nope, I do not like cause myself pain, but unfortunately my job requires me to run around for hours cleaning since people don't know how to not make a mess when eating and helping customers get their food. All of that running around makes my legs hurt. :T

[TheBraveLion]

I can understand that! When I say I'm masochist, not as in deliberately hurting myself, but gym wise yes I crave the feeling! I'd recommend in your own time do some running at the gym and squats to strengthen your legs, at the gym! It'll help you a lot at work! :) eat high glucose energy foods to reduce your tiredness in your legs too!

[xXiTacoXx]

I can't afford a gym and even if I could by the end of my shift I'm too tired and sore to move anymore. >o >

[TheBraveLion]

You don't even need a gym! Even just running outside, 20 mins a day will help :) You'll be fine, just relax!

[xXiTacoXx]

A day?

[TheBraveLion]

your choice! even 3 days a week is just as good

[xXiTacoXx]

Can I walk for 20 minutes or does it have to be running? I'm not much a runner. I'll bike places (not much of a choice since there's only one working car and my mom has to use it), but running isn't my forte since I suck at it.

[TheBraveLion]

You could walk too! even squats! like 20 every night or so and just increase the amount of reps you do when you don't feel it in your legs after a while!

[xXiTacoXx]

Doesn't more moving usually = more pain?

[TheBraveLion]

no way ! it will strengthen your legs! so you'll get used to it.

[LaurenGrace]

Get a foam roller to self massage you aches and pains and also good for stretching and flexability

[RobAtomic]

epsom salt bath, couple of ibuprofen maybe massage envy?

[OrdinaryGentleman]

Ice ice ice oh and bananas.
Potassium helps bring down the lactic acid. If you own a boyfriend, force him into the slave labor or giving a massage.

[xXiTacoXx]

Banana's make me throw up.

[OrdinaryGentleman]

Potassium supplement then

[oldanddecrepid]

Stretching to wind down, gets rid of the lactic acid build-up in your muscles.

[singlebee]

Sex sex sex sex or masturbate... Relief like never before! :-P

[xXiTacoXx]

No, and no.

[singlebee]

Why and why?

[xXiTacoXx]

I'm a virgin who's waiting for the right time and masturbation disgust me.

[singlebee]

Ahh I knew it!!

Well then maybe a massage will do the trick

[xXiTacoXx]

So you finally decided to not be anon I see. xD

[singlebee]

Hahaha. Yeea I thought my opinion is not that perverted :-P

[Tomboy_Cool]

Just relax and sit like a couch potatoe and play games or listen to music!🙃

[Byakuyarko]

lemony drinks.
fruits
if you've really injured a muscle, go see a physio, asap

[Sara413]

Hot bath with Epsom salts.

[xXiTacoXx]

I'll try that. Hopefully it works and hopefully I don't fall asleep in the tub.

[Sara413]

Also, if you fide your muscles are always tired and sore after a workout or being on your feet for an extended period of time - especially if they should be used to it since it's something you do all the time - try taking magnesium supplements. Be careful though, because magnesium can affect your ability to absorb iron, so if you can it's best to try to get both minerals from food sources.

[xXiTacoXx]

Work* not work out. I even said work in my description. xD I don't work out, but I don't always have the time because after work work I work on school work. Also gyms are way to expensive.

[Sara413]

Yes, I know that... that's why I said "or being on your feet for an extended period of time". Point still stands tho... if whatever it is you do for work is something you do regularly, you shouldn't be sore after since your body should be used to it... so if you are, there's a good chance you're experiencing a slight deficiency in magnesium, iron or another essential nutrient.

[xXiTacoXx]

Probably since I have hardly been eating breakfast or lunch since I've started working and going to school. It's not on purpose though. :T

[Sara413]

Eating is important and it honestly doesn't take that much time money or effort to eat well. Such a misconception.

It takes all of 5 minutes to make and eat oatmeal in the morning. No time at all to grab a piece of fruit.

[xXiTacoXx]

But what if you're not given anytime to eat? What if you don't get those sort of breaks? oatmeal and an apple isn't going to last me from 8 (which is when I leave home since my ride drops me off early so they can get to work on time) and 5 (which is when I should clock out but I usually clock out later because the guy who works after I do doesn't come around until 6).

[Sara413]

You are legally entitled to a meal break...

[xXiTacoXx]

That's for full-time employee's. They like to keep us just barely under the full-time mark so we don't get them.

[sherbearee]

hot baths, stretching, and massaging helps me

[Kris85]

Drink lots of water and also stretch.

[_lululemonxx]

stretch th ehellouttait

[Octavius]

Hydrate, have potassium and stretch.

[PizzaGuy22]

Stretch trust me am profesional

[mlts70]

Drink tart cherry juice. Really, look it up.

[TheAngryBanana]

foam rolling will help :)

[Prince_teddy4u]

Yoga, tantra, massage

[HaveNoName]

Work? At the gym?

[xXiTacoXx]

No work at a job that doesn't give a person a break so they're on their feet all day.

[HaveNoName]

Oh OK. Do you have a tub at home? Take a warm water bath and put chamomile salt in the water. Let me give you the name a little later once I get home. You have to lie in there for at least 20 mins.

[HaveNoName]

Also, if you can fit a regular gym routine in your crazy schedule, trust me, it actually gives you energy and even makes you a superwoman. :) I will give you the name of the salt later. I promise.

[Becky01]

have a hot bath

[Luvme66]

Hot water bath

[blondfrog]

Advele tylenol

[sp33d]

Stretching.

[yuyu30002]

Aleve