I am going to gym from a week and my muscles pains I have read about DOMS I am not sure what it is? Can you explain.

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Hi, one step towards fitness. Good initiative! Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)�is exercise related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent with eccentric exercises (muscle lengthening) component�eg downhill running, longer distance running, plyometric exercises, and landing drills. DOMS is caused by micro muscle fibres tears (muscle strains). The microtrauma results in an inflammatory response. The classic DOMS sufferer describes a dull muscular ache that develops 24 to 48 hours after the performance of new or strenuous exercise. It is localised to the involved muscles and will result in muscle stiffness plus tenderness. You should avoid aggressive exercise during the recovery phase. To get details how to prevent DOMS you can consult me or or any experienced physiotherapist Thanks.

Vipsa Gupta · Accepted Answer

Hi, one step towards fitness. Good initiative! Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)�is exercise related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent with eccentric exercises (muscle lengthening) component�eg downhill running, longer distance running, plyometric exercises, and landing drills. DOMS is caused by micro muscle fibres tears (muscle strains). The microtrauma results in an inflammatory response. The classic DOMS sufferer describes a dull muscular ache that develops 24 to 48 hours after the performance of new or strenuous exercise. It is localised to the involved muscles and will result in muscle stiffness plus tenderness. You should avoid aggressive exercise during the recovery phase. To get details how to prevent DOMS you can consult me or or any experienced physiotherapist Thanks.