How to treat DOMS?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 29-year-old female, weighing 214 pounds, and have a height of 5 feet 4 inches. I am on Levlen (birth control) medication.

I attended a SoulCycle spin class for the first time (approximately 36 hours ago) and have been exercising (jogging, walking, and body weight resistance training for the past six months).

I have extreme muscle soreness in my quadriceps, trouble walking, and controlling my legs, especially on stairs, and pain bad enough to interrupt sleep.

I am unsure if it is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), or is something more serious, or if I just need to wait for recovery?

Symptoms began almost immediately after the class and have not diminished since.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

In my opinion, what you experience seems to be DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) only.

I suggest you take a massage if you can.
Take a warm shower before bed.
Do a lot of stretching.
Swimming will reduce soreness along with underwater stretches.
If you think you have too much soreness, have a mild anti-inflammatory medication prescribed to you earlier.

I hope this is helpful to you.

Revert to me in case you need any further help in this regard.

Thank you and take care.