Browse Medications by Everyday Health Concerns: Sore muscles

Written by Amar Lunagaria
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder

Reviewed by James Wong
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Updated Jan 27, 2025
•Published Jan 15, 2025

What are Sore muscles?
Symptoms of Sore muscles
- Muscle pain or tenderness
- Stiffness or limited range of motion
- Swelling or warmth in the affected area
What causes Sore muscles?
- Overuse or strenuous physical activity (especially after a workout or exercise)
- Sudden movements or lifting heavy objects
- Poor posture or muscle imbalance
Risk factors for Sore muscles
- Lack of physical activity or exercise
- Sudden increase in physical activity or intensity
- Poor form or technique during exercise
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How are Sore muscles diagnosed?
How are Sore muscles treated?
- Resting the affected muscles to allow them to recover
- Applying ice or heat to reduce pain and inflammation
- Taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen
Medications for Sore muscles
Can Sore muscles be prevented?
- Warming up and cooling down before and after physical activity
- Gradually increasing exercise intensity and duration
- Maintaining good posture and proper technique during exercise
Managing Sore muscles at home
- Stretching and gently massaging the affected muscles
- Using ice for the first 48 hours after the soreness begins, then switching to heat
- Staying hydrated to help flush out toxins that can contribute to muscle soreness
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