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An_227400 posted:
Hello,

I am wondering if anyone can help me overcome some muscle soreness. After working out on my own...(not successful at achieving goals) I decided to work with a personal trainer. I soon realized...that I really had never had an intense workout quite like the one I was getting. I was immediately sore in my hamstrings. However, no tylenol, or Aleve could have prepared me for what was around the corner the next day or the day after that. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for overcoming this soreness. I am terrified when I go down steps that my legs will buckle on me. I am trying really hard to "suck it up" and try to work out some more...but the pain prevents me from doing anything harder than walking at this point.

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1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Overcoming Muscle sorenessHello,<br /> <br />I am wondering if anyone can help me overcome some muscle soreness. After working out on my own...(not successful at achieving goals) I decided to work with a personal trainer. I soon realized...that I really had never had an intense workout quite like the one I was getting. I was immediately sore in my hamstrings. However, no tylenol, or Aleve could have prepared me for what was around the corner the next day or the day after that. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for overcoming this soreness. I am terrified when I go down steps that my legs will buckle on me. I am trying really hard to "suck it up" and try to work out some more...but the pain prevents me from doing anything harder than walking at this point.<br /> <br />Thanks
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Blake Boggess, DO responded:
The soreness is associated with the workouts that you are doing. As you mention, many times the soreness does not peak until 24 - 48 hours after your workout. You probably over did it the workout with the trainer. The soreness with decrease as you train more. It is a natural response be sore because of the tissue break down and lactic acid build up. However, if the soreness persist, you should probably be evaluated by your physician.
Report This| Share this:Overcoming Muscle sorenessThe soreness is associated with the workouts that you are doing. As you mention, many times the soreness does not peak until 24 - 48 hours after your workout. You probably over did it the workout with the trainer. The soreness with decrease as you train more. It is a natural response be sore because of the tissue break down and lactic acid build up. However, if the soreness persist, you should probably be evaluated by your physician.
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