What to do in case of sore muscles Dr. med. Peter Baum gives answers

The receipt for too much weight training, an exaggerated marathon or hours of gardening usually follows the step: with sore muscles in the arms, calves or buttocks, the body reacts to the unfamiliar ordeal. How those affected should react and what helps against the painful pulling Peter Baum, medical director of the Joint Clinic Gundelfingen.

Dr. Tree, what to do with a sore muscles?
Dr. Tree: When sore, it's best to take a break and avoid stress.

When can I become active again??
Dr. Tree: Training should be done at the earliest after two days without pain.

When is a sore muscle completely gone??
Dr. Tree: After three weeks at the latest, the affected muscles should have completely regenerated. Otherwise, a visit to the doctor is recommended to prevent serious injury to the musculature or tendon.

Help cold or heat?
Dr. Tree: This may alleviate the pain, but it will not speed recovery.

How can I prevent?
Dr. Tree: A regular and gradual training prevents muscle overstretching and thus sore muscles.

Can you counteract by stretching a sore muscles?
Dr. Baum: No, that can be heard over and over again, but it's not true. Because cause are excessive loads and unfamiliar movements. Muscles are overused, resulting in tiny, temporary fiber injuries. Even the most intense stretching will help you before.

So everyone can get muscle soreness?
Dr. Baum: Yes, in principle, cause, as I said, tiny fiber injuries and not, as previously suspected, a hyperacidity of the muscle. The next day's pain is, as it were, a by-product of the repair or healing process. If I exercise and exercise my muscles on a regular basis, the likelihood of muscle soreness is reduced.

Which sports are typical for sore muscles?
Dr. Tree: These include football, tennis and other sports that often involve stopping movements. While walking, these complaints are rare.

Which muscles are affected?
Dr. Tree: Muscles that are less stressed are particularly frequently affected. Very often sore muscles occur in thighs and calves.

Can a sore muscle be dangerous?
Dr. Baum: No, he is painful, but usually harmless if properly protected. However, if you keep on training, serious injuries and pronounced muscle fiber tears are at risk.