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How do i get rid of the muscle pain that appears after my body cools down from intense basketball training?

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

No quick fix: There is no quick fix to muscle soreness after intense exercise. However, proper conditioning for a sport and implementation of rest, ice baths, nsaids?, proper nutrition and hydration before and after exercise are reasonable and practical selections.

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Answered 8/7/2013

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle pain: The muscle pain after intense workouts is usually due to a buildup of lactic acid. The treatment is hydration, light stretching, ice, and ndaids.

Dr Byrnes agreed

Answered 1/8/2015

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