Seconded. Do not do not do not lift things when you're muscles feel that way. They will feel that way times ten tomorrow, and then you will definitely not be lifting things on Thursday.
Listen to your body and (as noted above) do something restorative. I'd also mention the restorative powers of walking.
Pain management techniques: You might also try using some Tiger Balm or Icy Hot on those aching muscles later, as well as a hot bath in epsom salts. If this is a regular thing for you, you could try icing your muscles after you work out.
If you have extra money and this doesn't go away you could always get a massage (check out someone with experience with sports massage) or even a cheaper massage from a student massage clinic (there's one in my neighborhood that offers an hour-long massage for $30 with a massage student). Just make sure you're going to a reputable place. If massage is something you can't afford, consider requesting a gift certificate for massage for Christmas as something you can hold onto in case you get into a "bad place" again...it really can help you heal faster. Also make sure you drink lots of water, eat right, and get plenty of sleep.
Don't know if that's exactly the advice you're looking for, but it's what I have to remind myself when I'm having a pain flare (I have fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis that keeps rearing its ugly head...also had bursitis in both hips earlier this year and that is a bitch).
Take it from someone with chronic pain. You do not want an injury that will set you waaaay back.
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Listen to your body and (as noted above) do something restorative. I'd also mention the restorative powers of walking.
Pain management techniques: You might also try using some Tiger Balm or Icy Hot on those aching muscles later, as well as a hot bath in epsom salts. If this is a regular thing for you, you could try icing your muscles after you work out.
If you have extra money and this doesn't go away you could always get a massage (check out someone with experience with sports massage) or even a cheaper massage from a student massage clinic (there's one in my neighborhood that offers an hour-long massage for $30 with a massage student). Just make sure you're going to a reputable place. If massage is something you can't afford, consider requesting a gift certificate for massage for Christmas as something you can hold onto in case you get into a "bad place" again...it really can help you heal faster. Also make sure you drink lots of water, eat right, and get plenty of sleep.
Don't know if that's exactly the advice you're looking for, but it's what I have to remind myself when I'm having a pain flare (I have fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis that keeps rearing its ugly head...also had bursitis in both hips earlier this year and that is a bitch).
Take it from someone with chronic pain. You do not want an injury that will set you waaaay back.