Health Tip: Easing Muscle Soreness

Pushing yourself during a workout can lead to sore muscles, as their fibers may develop tiny tears.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests these possible remedies:

• Gently stretch the muscles.
• Treat your muscles to a gentle massage.
• Apply ice to help minimize inflammation.
• Apply heat to increase blood flow.
• Allow your muscles to rest.
• Take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or a different type of over-the-counter pain medication.