Moving Around Will Aid Recovery Of Muscles More Than Resting, Doctors Say

If a tough weights class has left you with sore muscles, you might want to relax on the sofa.

But moving around will stop the soreness more than resting, doctors have said.

Resting, using ice packs, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers like ibuprofen actually delay a person's recovery from exercise rather than speeding it up, says the doctor who came up with a well-known technique for treating minor injuries 36 years ago.

Dr Gabe Mirkin came up with the RICE acronym, the most popular technique for recovering from muscle soreness, pain and injuries in 1978.

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