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What can you do with muscular legs that hurt when i run?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stretch: Take more time before and after u run to stretch, esp. Your hamstrings, quads, calf muscles and hip( groin).Try taking an Ibuprofen or similar over the counter NSAID before u run.Ice muscle groups that are most 'sore' for 20-30 min.After a run. As u get more proficient w/ running your soreness should gradually go away. If it doesn't see your physician. Best of luck!

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Answered 6/25/2014

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