DOMS, OMG

[buddleia]

After weeks of not going to the gym (moved house, stuff, blah), I returned to do a bunch of back squats and some chest and shoulder presses at my lowest working weights on Wednesday. I knew I would be sore for a couple of days after, but this is ridiculous; I'm limping around like a saddlesore cartoon cowboy. I've looked around for tips on treating or preventing muscle soreness, but there's nothing especially helpful I can see. Has anyone here had success with a particular treatment or routine? I'd love to know what works for people.

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[lyorn]

Nothing *really* works, but I imagine that gentle movement (keep the muscles working but do not put strain on them) helps most. Walking, stretching, not-even-bodyweight routines.

I usually am fine first day, sore second, and sometimes even third and fourth if I worked hard on an umfamiliar routine. I have needed four days between workout in some programs, because I do not trust myself with weights when I have trouble getting out of a chair or lifting my backpack.

[buddleia]

Yeah, I didn't even consider going back to the gym on Friday, gah :/