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Two days ago i went to the gym and worked out my calves. today it is hard for me to walk, what can i do to better my situation? is there something i can eat, drink, or do?

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NSAIDS: Delayed muscular soreness happens 24-48 hrs after strenuous exercise can be improved with hot tub/whirlpool treatments, massage, and especially nsaids like Ibuprofen (motrin or advil) or alleve and naprosyn (naproxen).

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Answered 6/25/2014

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