| Sore After Running Or Cycling? | | | | of the muscles in the hip area. |
| Feeling sore after vigorous exercise such as running | | | | Keeping the body hydrated by drinking the right |
| or cycling is going to happen sometimes. Of course, | | | | amount of water will also help with soreness and |
| the better shape an individual is in to begin with, the | | | | stiffness. The human body is primarily made up of |
| less soreness and stiffness he or she will experience. | | | | water and the muscles (as well as other parts of the |
| However, all runners, from the street jogger to the | | | | body) must have sufficient water content to work |
| world-class professional will come up against physical | | | | properly. This is especially true of muscles that are |
| problems. Soreness in the hip area is a common | | | | sore and overtaxed. |
| complaint after a running or cycling session. | | | | Several companies make products for just such |
| This could mean something more serious is causing | | | | situations. Elite Ozone Body Care products, for |
| the problem, though a sore hip may just mean that | | | | example, are available for a variety of running/cycling |
| muscles and joints have been overworked. Athletes | | | | situations. Warming oil helps stimulate blood flow and |
| at all levels have to seek treatment now and then to | | | | get needed oxygen to muscles. Elite Ozone Refresh |
| relieve pain and to uncover any hidden problems that | | | | Oil is good after activity during hotter times of the |
| may be causing soreness. Over the years, a number | | | | year. Many runners and cyclists use this product for |
| of experienced runners, trainers and doctors have | | | | self-massage after competition. |
| discovered some ways to deal with the inevitable | | | | Both running and cycling are great sports, suitable for |
| running or cycling physical problems. | | | | the amateur and professional. Those athletes that |
| Treatments | | | | stay in top shape may be able to avoid all but the |
| Though it sounds like a cliché, a sore hip | | | | most minor, nagging problems. However, runners and |
| often responds well to the application of an ice pack. | | | | riders will eventually get sore, have some aches and |
| The coolness of the ice soothes sore muscles, which | | | | will need treatment or special attention from a trainer |
| heat up due to irritation and increased blood flow. | | | | or sports medicine professional. Prevention is key, |
| Application of ice also helps keep the area from | | | | especially stretching the muscles of the body before |
| swelling or to keep the swelling to a minimum. | | | | competition. This alone may be the difference |
| Application of a heating pad or artificial heat may | | | | between being able to compete and not being able |
| relieve pain but won't do much about the tenderness | | | | to answer the bell. |