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Why does your muscles sore after a hike?
Vidunenahawula Website (National Institute of Fundamental Studies)
Some of your favorite activities may be to go on hikes. After a hike most of you would have an issue with your leg due to soreness of the leg. Why does your muscles sore after a hike or a heavy workout? Your muscles are made from tiny microscopic fibers. When you exercise these fibers contract. When the fibers in the muscle contract collectively your muscle contract. When you suddenly exercise there can be small microscopic tears in your muscles. These tiny tears cause inflammation. Tears along with the inflammation activate the pain receptors. Therefore you feel a minor pain.
