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Please advise if it's natural to have delayed soreness after workout?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Many people find that their muscles are most sore 2 - 3 days after a workout, so this is perfectly normal.

Answered 3/27/2014

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