What should I do if my thigh hurts so much the next day after squatting?

I believe that most people are very envious of a strong physique, and the most direct way to obtain such a strong physique is to exercise. Many people will encounter some situations when they first get involved in fitness. It is a very common situation that the thigh hurts the next day after squatting up and down, but many people don’t know what to do about this situation. So, what should I do if the thigh hurts the next day after squatting up and down?

First, what should I do if my thighs hurt so much the next day after squatting? It must be because I haven’t exercised for a long time, so it is normal to have this reaction when I suddenly exercise. The muscles have been in a relaxed state for a long time, and they will not be able to adapt to some sudden high-intensity stretching exercises, so it is normal to feel thigh soreness. It is recommended to rest for a few days first, and then exercise slowly after the muscles have adapted. Thigh pain and difficulty walking due to excessive exercise may be caused by excessive exercise leading to excessive production and accumulation of local lactic acid, resulting in local pain. Guidance: In your case, if it is caused by excessive exercise, you can apply local hot compresses, massage, and rest for a few days to avoid fatigue. Generally, it will get better. If it does not get better, you need to see a doctor to determine the situation and then make corresponding treatment plans.

Second, muscle soreness occurs several hours to 24 hours after exercise and usually lasts for about 1 to 3 days. The causes are nothing more than muscle injury, muscle spasm or connective tissue abnormalities. It is generally believed that connective tissue abnormalities are the biggest cause of muscle soreness. You should rest and undergo physical therapy, such as massage and hot compress, to promote blood circulation and dredge the meridians. Excessive activity should be avoided. Oral vitamin C can promote the synthesis of collagen in connective tissue, help accelerate the repair of damaged tissue and relieve pain.

What should I do if my thighs hurt the next day after squatting? Most people will experience muscle soreness 12 to 48 hours after exercise. If you are not used to exercise and this is your first training session, the soreness will be more obvious. The scientific name for this type of soreness is: Delayed onset muscle soreness. It is caused by the accumulation of lactic acid and the breakdown of muscle microstructure. Lactic acid accumulation is caused by the presence of lactic acid in the metabolic products of glycolysis during strength training; the damage to the muscle microstructure will heal during the recovery period after training, and the healed muscles will become thicker than the original muscle fibers. This is called the super recovery principle, which is the driving force of muscle growth. Since the muscle microstructure is damaged after training, hot baths or hot compresses will accelerate blood circulation in the injured muscles, thereby aggravating the damage to the muscle microstructure. If you take a hot bath after heavy weight training, you will definitely feel more sore the next day than if you take a cold bath. At the same time, hot baths accelerate the metabolism of muscle tissue. The training before the hot bath has already consumed a large amount of muscle glycogen in the muscles. Using a hot bath to continue to accelerate metabolism will increase fatigue and even lower blood sugar. Taking a hot bath after training will increase fatigue and make people feel drowsy, while taking a cold or warm bath will significantly reduce fatigue. Therefore, it is best to take a cool bath after training, or apply cold compresses around the active muscles of the movement.