{"id":36137,"date":"2025-05-02T10:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/uncategorized\/douleur-musculaire-ou-courbature-faites-la-difference\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:56:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:56:02","slug":"douleur-musculaire-ou-courbature-faites-la-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/physiotherapy\/douleur-musculaire-ou-courbature-faites-la-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscle pain or muscle soreness? Make the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After a workout or rehabilitation session, it&#8217;s common to experience muscle soreness. But how do you know whether it&#8217;s just aches and pains or a real injury?<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/services\/physiotherapy\/\"><strong>physiotherapy<\/strong><\/a>, we often incorporate exercises to strengthen weakened muscles. These exercises can lead to delayed-onset muscle soreness, also known as DOMS. They occur between 24 and 72 hours after exercise, particularly if the muscle is not used to being used.<\/p>\n<p>DOMS is characterized by a sensation of stiffness, diffuse pain and sometimes a slight loss of strength. These symptoms are normal. They indicate that the muscle is adapting and strengthening. This means that the work is effective.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, acute, localized, persistent pain or pain accompanied by swelling may be a sign of injury. This pain frequently appears during exertion or immediately afterwards. It does not diminish with rest, and can worsen with movement.<\/p>\n<h2>How can you tell the difference between muscle pain and muscle soreness?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Normal muscle pain is symmetrical, moderate and disappears within a few days.<\/li>\n<li>Injury pain is often sharp, asymmetrical and persistent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some people are more prone to DOMS, especially those who are not very active. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\">WHO<\/a>, the majority of teenagers and almost a third of adults lack regular physical activity. This lack of habit makes the body more sensitive after exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> listen to your body. Stay hydrated, move gently and rest if necessary. If the pain lasts longer than 72 hours or intensifies, consult a health professional.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">Visit the clinic nearest you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/chelsea-gatineau\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-gatineau\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Chelsea Gatineau (secteur Hull)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/vaudreuil-dorion\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-vaudreuil\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Vaudreuil-Dorion<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/mirabel\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-mirabel\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Mirabel<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/valleyfield\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-valleyfield\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Valleyfield<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/quebec\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-quebec-duberger-les-saules\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/boucherville\/physiotherapy-at-boucherville-clinic\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Boucherville<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/trois-rivieres-2\/physiotherapie-a-la-clinique-de-trois-rivieres\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Physiotherapy \u2013 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a workout or rehabilitation session, it&#8217;s common to experience muscle soreness. 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