Thigh muscle soreness after climbing can be relieved by ice and hot compresses, oral NSAIDs, and massage.
The main reason for thigh pain after climbing is due to the accumulation of lactic acid. As climbing is a strenuous anaerobic exercise, it will lead to the production of a large amount of lactic acid accumulation in the tissues, triggering muscle soreness. Relief can be provided in the following ways:
1. Ice and hot packs: ice packs can be used within 72 hours of pain to reduce swelling and relieve pain, and local hot packs can be used after 72 hours to promote blood circulation and lactic acid absorption.
2. Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: severe pain can be relieved by using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and so on.
3. Massage: muscle soreness after climbing, can be through muscle massage, reduce muscle tension, slow down muscle spasm, promote the absorption of local lactic acid, relieve symptoms.
If after rest, massage thigh muscle soreness symptoms did not improve, or symptoms are serious, should consider the existence of other pathologic diseases may be, should promptly consult a doctor to identify the cause of treatment, the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician.