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What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and What Can You Do About It?
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle pain that begins after you’ve worked out. It usually starts a day or two after a workout. You won’t feel DOMS during a workout.
Sports hernias can cause severe pain in the groin region, and footballers may be at greatest risk
A friend of mine came to see me recently complaining of an odd ache he'd noted in his lower abs and groin. He couldn't blame it on crunches at the gym, nor a cow kicking him in the belly again (he's a farmer). But he does spend a fair amount of his time on the football pitch and was now noticing that every training session and match was bringing the pain on—sometimes agonizingly so.
9 Causes of Thigh Pain and How It's Treated
Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. Acute trauma or joint injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and discomfort with walking or doing stairs. Thigh pain can also occur due to chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease causing nerve compression, or muscle infection.
Is cycling good for older adults?
Cycling is a low impact activity that can offer a variety of health benefits to older adults. Certain bicycle features and safety tips can enhance the experience.
Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.