Ever been that sore?

[ATC1986]

My calves are on fire and hurt after an insanity workout! This DOMS has gone on for 2 days now. Any supplements or remedies for DOMS this bad?

 

[maddiesmum]

You have my sympathies!

I got this 2 years ago, having done one step workout after months of just running for cardio. The pain was so bad, I literally could barely walk at all. Time is the only healer I swear by, also hot baths and maybe a foam roller?

Clare

 

[RapidBreath]

Epsom salt bath and ibuprofen

 

[Swimmer]

If you have a foam roller, massage it out. Or have your DH or partner massage it. Arnica gel will also help.

Taking a walk and then gently stretching when you get back will help get blood into the muscles and loosen them up.

Good job on your hard work!!!

 

[JeanneMarie]

Definitiely ibuprofen. Not only will it help with the pain, it will help with any inflammation.

I think DOMS that goes on for 2 days is bordering on injury instead of just DOMS. Hope your pain goes away soon!

 

[Jazcam]

Definitiely ibuprofen. Not only will it help with the pain, it will help with any inflammation.

I think DOMS that goes on for 2 days is bordering on injury instead of just DOMS. Hope your pain goes away soon!

I agree. Even taking a small dose of motrin or aleve right after a tough weight workout can help prevent inflamation. I sometimes do this when I do a lower body workout (I have bad knees).

 

[Chris801]

you might want to check your shoes
when my calves get a little bit to them I know its time for new running shoes

Christie

 

[hokypoky]

If I have DOMS that bad after trying something new, I swear that kickboxing really helps. Warms up and stretches out the muscles, especially the legs.

 

[JeanneMarie]

you might want to check your shoes
when my calves get a little bit to them I know its time for new running shoes

Christie

Regarding running shoes, I never let my shoes get worn enough to cause injury or soreness. I replace them every 500-600 miles without fail. I wear the same type of shoe always, so I stock up on them when they go on sale. I wear Mizuno Wave Riders. The latest release is the "17". I am wearing the "16" and am finding them for half price all over the internet. I have 3 new pairs waiting in the wings. That will get me through this time next year!

 

[tlc93]

I recently did "gym style legs". I enjoyed the work. It was tough without being overwhelming. I felt fine the next day.......it was the second day that my calves felt like they were trying to seperate themselves from my body!!! They were screaming....."Abort mission, abort mission!". I was quite surprised! It lasted about 2 days. I was walking so awkwardly, people kept saying "are you ok? Are you sick?"

No, I'm not sick.......I'm a Cathlete! Take that!!!

Like the other poster....I did a kickbox dvd (Susan Chung) and I felt better! Weird.