[luckymommy]

I did a very intense class on Wednesday and I was very sore after, but today, I can hardly move. When I need to sit down, I fall into my seat and the muscles on my shoulders almost feel bruised. Do any of you have any suggestions on how to ease this? Thanks!

[megmix]

I recommend a warm shower/bath, stretching, or massage. I ease my own shoulders by massaging them. It's easier to have someone else do it for you if that's possible.

[EagleRiverDee]

An epsom salts bath will help. And drink lots of water to flush out the lactic acid.

[ddc]

I think it just takes time
A warm bath might feel good though!

[luckymommy]

Thanks so much everyone! I"ll drink more water, take an epsom salt bath and give it good old fashioned time!

[tdiprincess]

If you have any essential oils such as lavendar, tea tree, or eucalyptus, these help as well along with relaxing you and making the bath smell lovely!
Also, time. After a day or 2 it will go down.
It's funny, I've been increasing my exercise over the last couple months. But, this week is the first week that I've had muscle soreness. I just added the 100 pushup, 200 squats and 200 crunches program. I feel you hurt!

[ImpalaHoarder]

It sounds crazy, but I always feel better after a short walk or jog. It loosens up the muscles so they don't hurt so much for a while.

[luckymommy]

I do have essential oils tdiprincess! I'll try that next time!

ImpalaHoarder, I did do a Zumba class today and it did help a bit...I've also noticed in the past that warming up the muscles and then stretching them out helps a bit.