Can’t Straighten Your Arms After A Workout?

If you can’t fully extend your arms after a tough workout, delayed onset muscle soreness is almost certainly the cause. In this article, a trainer and occupational therapist breaks down why eccentric exercise damages muscle tissues, what a normal DOMS timeline looks like, and seven strategies that actually speed up recovery. You’ll also learn the critical warning signs that separate ordinary soreness from something more serious, including exertional rhabdomyolysis and bicep tendon injury. … Can’t Straighten Your Arms After A Workout?