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Why Muscles Get
Sore
As we get older our bodies change and a lot of that change effects
our muscles and joints. There is sometimes stiffening and
soreness, some of this due to years of use, but some is caused by
not using them enough. The pain from stiff joints and bones, is
not actually in the bones but in the muscles and connective tissue
found around the bones and joints. This pain is because of a lack
of exercise, lack of stretching, and a tightness that is now
forming and shortening the muscles around the bones. This
shortening is making it harder for the bones to move and may even
be rubbing them against each other, causing the main with movement
and activities.
Being able to bend over easily and without tons of pain or effort
is important. The strength required to flex joints is minimal, but
can seem like a lot when the muscles have not been used properly.
There of course will always be factors that will limit particular
muscles and joints from moving or if there are any injuries or
illness. However, with any injury or illness once the person is
healed typically doctors want them to begin some sort of physical
therapy to get their muscles working again and to get back in
shape. The best way to fully recover from any injury or illness is
to get moving again, get the blood flowing, and moving and working
those muscles.
Like anything, the less our muscles are used, the harder it
becomes to use them. Conversely though, when we over use them, do
not work out or exercise properly, work too long, or are not safe
while working or playing a sport we can also end up with sore
muscles. Some of this is due to the fact that our muscles have
become tires and we may not being eating enough or eating the
right foods keep them working for that long. Also, if they are not
used to working in that way they will become tires and sore from
all the new movement created. The good news is though that as you
keep working your muscles in this way they will become used to it
over time and the pain will subside. You should still be careful
and pay attention to what your body is telling you. Giving
yourself time to re-cooperate and rest the muscles is just as
important. Going and going is not good for anyone and will cause
fatigue and possibly injury. Realizing there has to be a balance
to everything is important and that holds true even with working
out and staying in shape.
As already discussed there are a few different reasons for sore
muscles and a few others below that have not been talked about and
they are:
* As already stated too much exercise and exertion will cause
muscles aches and pains. This due to stretching your muscles
farther than normal. Small tears are made and as our body recovers
from these tears, the muscles grow larger as they repair
themselves. The soreness is from this repairing that is happening.
It is our bodies way of letting us know just how far to go and
when to stop and take a rest.
* With age and/or inactivity there will come muscle soreness and
stiffness. Not using our muscles and allowing them to sit, will
make them stiff because they will begin to shorten and we will be
losing muscle. Muscle helps protect our bones and joints and
without it we have exposed out bones and joints to the possibility
of rubbing improperly and having nothing to protect them against
falls and injuries.
* Along with this is the immobility some people have due to again
illness or injury that will then lead to further muscle soreness
and stiffness.
* There is also a spasm theory that doctors have looked at that
some people's muscles spasm causing pain and leading to not
wanting to move or exercise due to the pain felt whenever they
try. Muscles that are spasming have electrical activity even when
resting, causing pain.
Always working towards improving your muscles, joints,
flexibility, and strength will always make you look and feel
better. Allowing your muscles to become inactive will only worsen
any condition you have, not improve it. As painful as it may be at
times to slowly start exercising and getting in shape it will be
well worth it in the long run. Leading to less pain over time,
stronger muscles, more flexibility, and improved health.
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