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Dog bite 6 yrs ago above knee. just started exercising & it's sore. is it muscle damage or from exercise? do i work through or rest it?
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Exercises: It is to long time to have effect from the dog bite.
Answered 3/31/2023
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A brief rest!: 6 years is a long time and soreness after all this team is unusual but not unheard of. The soreness may be due to stretching of tendons and ligaments or adjacent muscles. Sometimes a rest before resuming exercising may be helpful.
Answered 3/13/2013
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