What should I do about whole-body soreness the day after tomorrow following a long jump?
May 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
If you experience body aches the day after long jump, and it is caused by increased lactic acid production, appropriate rest and local massage may help. If it results from lumbar myofasciitis, follow medical advice to use treatments such as celecoxib capsules, ultrasound-guided small needle knife therapy, or radiofrequency ablation. If the pain is due to lumbar disc herniation, treatment options may include tizanidine hydrochloride tablets, eperisone hydrochloride tablets, or transforaminal endoscopic discectomy.
Generalized body aches the day after long jumping can typically be managed according to the underlying cause, which may include both non-disease and disease-related factors. Common disease-related causes include myofascial inflammation of the lower back muscles and lumbar disc herniation. Specific analyses are as follows:
I. Non-disease Factors
If the pain results from sudden long jump training in individuals who normally have low physical activity levels—leading to increased lactic acid production—symptoms can usually be relieved with appropriate rest and local massage.
II. Disease-related Factors
1. Myofascial Inflammation of the Lower Back Muscles
When myofascial inflammation causes edema, exudation, and fibrosis in the muscle membranes, fascia, and muscle tissues of the lower back, long jumping may exacerbate stimulation of already damaged local tissues. Follow medical advice to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications such as celecoxib capsules, loxoprofen sodium sustained-release tablets, or ibuprofen sustained-release tablets. Physical therapies such as heat therapy and electrotherapy may also be used concurrently to relieve pain. If medication proves ineffective, surgical options such as ultrasound-guided small needle knife therapy or radiofrequency ablation may be considered under doctor's guidance.
2. Lumbar Disc Herniation
In patients with lumbar disc herniation, long jumping may stretch the lower back muscles, causing localized muscle contraction and pain. Follow medical advice to use muscle relaxants such as tizanidine hydrochloride tablets, eperisone hydrochloride tablets, or compound chlorzoxazone tablets. If necessary, surgical interventions such as transforaminal endoscopic discectomy or laminectomy with lesion decompression may be recommended by a physician.
In addition, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteophytosis (bone spurs), or mumps may also cause similar symptoms. It is advisable to seek timely medical evaluation and follow prescribed treatments.
