24/01/2022
DOMS! What does it mean?
Delayed onset muscle soreness is a pain or discomfort that occurs 24-48 hours after exercise. It is a normal response to exercise.
The causes:
It is very common with people who are just getting started with exercise or when the exercise stimulus is changed. Changing the stimulus can mean increasing weight, reps, sets etc.
When exercising microscopic tears in the muscle or connective tissue occur because the muscles are not used to this sort of exercise. Another common cause is post activity super compensation. This is when contractile proteins, structural collagen and glycogen beds build up and put stress on the supporting tissue around the muscle.
Muscular friction is another cause which contributes to the breakdown of contractile proteins.
The muscle tissue grows back stronger. When it grows back it also increases muscle mass. 💪🏼
Proper warm up and cool down exercises are a great way to prevent DOMS.
