Runner s World What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and How to Prevent It Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 04 December 2020 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Runner s World What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and How to Prevent It Delayed onset muscle soreness can be improved by drinking water and performing new movements with low volume, weight and intensity, says Cedars-Sinai sports medicine specialist Natasha Trentacosta, MD. Photo by Getty Images. Runner's World recently interviewed Natasha Trentacosta, MD, a sports medicine specialist at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, about delayed onset muscle soreness, also referred to as "DOMS." Delayed onset muscle soreness can begin anywhere between 12 to 24 hours after a workout. It's different from acute soreness–pain that develops during physical activity. Trentacosta told Runner's World that the delayed soreness "peaks about one to three days after exercising and then starts to subside." The condition can occur when a muscle hasn't been challenged for a consistent period of time or when a new variable, like a faster pace or heavier weight, is added to a training regimen. "The injury that occurs to muscles during strenuous exercise is necessary to build muscle and strength," Trentacosta told Runner's World. "Given the time and nutrients to repair itself, the muscle comes out of it stronger than prior to the exercise–that's part of the physical adaptation process." It's OK to run while experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness, especially if it's mild, according to Runner's World. Symptoms can be improved by drinking adequate water and performing new movements with low volume, weight and intensity. Runner's World also suggested soaking in a warm tub right after heavy exercise. When experiencing mild delayed onset muscle soreness, moving and continuing exercise can help lessen the pain and ease stiffness, Trentacosta told Runner's World. "I would recommend recovery runs of mild to moderate intensity when you're suffering from DOMS and avoid sprints and high-intensity interval training," Trentacosta said. Click here to read the complete story from Runner's World. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Melissa VizcarraSenior Communications Specialist melissa.vizcarra@cshs.org Share this release Runner s World What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and How to Prevent It Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home