As worrisome as it may seem, the soreness you feel after exercising is completely normal. So much so, that pretty much everyone who has ever worked out has felt the same soreness. This soreness is called\u00a0delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). It occurs after the body goes through an unfamiliar strenuous workout, usually affecting the person the next day. While the exact cause has never been distinguished, the most agreed upon theory is that the muscle fiber experiences small rips and wounds that causes the affected muscles to feel sore. Once the muscle begins to mend, to the pain subsides.<\/p>\n
While the idea of your muscles tearing is a scary one, it\u2019s actually perfectly normal. The damage is microscopic, and it doesn\u2019t cause your muscles any lasting damage. Once your body starts getting used to your new exercise routine, the soreness will quickly subside.<\/p>\n
Knowing the Difference Between Soreness and Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n While understanding that soreness it completely natural, feeling pain during and after exercising is not. A few of the key differences between DOMS and pain is:<\/p>\n