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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. [1] [2]: 63 It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. After such ...
Prolonged standing increases the risk for hospitalization from varicose veins. [6] Among the working age population one out of five hospitalizations from varicose veins are as a result of prolonged standing. Prolonged standing leads to impeded blood flow and stasis in the veins in the lower limbs, which can cause varicose veins.
The combination of heat, exercise, and gravity (due to prolonged standing) may have a role in onset of the conditions. [2] Initial onset: Symptoms usually begin to develop several hours after the triggering activity; [2] the first noticeable sign is often feeling a warmth or slight discomfort in the lower legs. [3]
The symptom intensity can be mild to severe in a way that limits function due to pain. [5] Activity and position can affect the symptoms. For example, symptoms may be exacerbated by standing or prolonged hip extension, with relief when sitting or flexing the hip. [4] [3] Sometimes strenuous exercise may exacerbate symptoms. [7] [5]
Denise Austin, 67, recently shared a “throwback” workout video that combines “cardio” and “strength-training moves.” She says it helps “boost your metabolism.”
Exercise and prolonged walking often become difficult and are triggers of pain, tiredness, numbness and heaviness in the legs, lower back and hips. [13] Common tasks such as standing upright for an extended duration or picking up heavy objects may become increasingly difficult to perform.
Dick Van Dyke still makes time for leg day. The actor celebrated his 99th birthday on Dec. 13, then appears to have hit the gym a few days later, according to a video shared on his Instagram page ...
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