Pain on inner thighs from running

Running is the most common form of exercise. It is very common for people who do not exercise regularly to find sore muscles on the inner thighs the day after exercise. The lactic acid caused by exercise causes thigh muscle soreness because it is not broken down in time, but it will not last long. If you exercise continuously, your body will adapt in about a week. If you run on a whim one day, it will be better in two or three days, but it will still exist if you run again in the future.

There will be pain after the initial exercise. If it is a major leg exercise such as running, if you exercise too much in the first few days, especially the first two days (depending on your personal constitution), after stopping exercise for a period of time, especially after getting up the next day, there will be a sharp pain in the calves, inner thighs and roots, as if the muscles are filled with lead, and even walking becomes unsteady.

However, this feeling of pain will disappear as long as you persist for 7 days, and you will obviously feel that your leg muscles have become much stronger. If your legs do not feel filled with lead after training, the desired effect will not be achieved. In short, if you want to enjoy the results of exercise, you must first be able to endure hardships and never give up easily, because no matter how long you practice, as long as you don’t persist for a week, you will have to start all over again.

In addition, soak your feet in warm water after exercise and place a pillow or something under the base of your feet when you go to bed, trying to keep your feet at the same height as your head. This can reduce pain the next day, but I feel like it doesn't seem to be very useful.

Choose the right equipment

The key to equipment is not expensive, but choosing the right one. No matter where the abrasion occurs, it is inseparable from what we wear. Isn't it asking for trouble if you run in your usual cotton clothes? It is particularly important to have a set of special running clothes. Choosing quick-drying, breathable fabrics with a low friction coefficient can effectively reduce friction damage to the entire body.

To prevent friction on the inner thighs, in addition to having good moisture-wicking properties, you also need to pay attention to whether your pants fit well. Too large or too small will cause pressure on the skin.

If you are injured by friction due to thick thighs, it is recommended to choose some special tights or compression pants. The good compression properties of compression pants make the body tighter, increase muscle strength, fix the swing range of thigh muscles, and reduce friction damage caused by shaking during running.

Friction injuries and blisters on the soles of the feet are mainly related to running shoes and socks. Choosing shoes and socks that fit your feet, are breathable, and wick away sweat quickly can keep your feet dry and reduce friction.

But if you can't stop running, and the squeezing, friction and humidity in this hot weather will cause blisters on your feet. Therefore, I would like to remind runners again that when running in summer, you should run in moderation.

Tips for dealing with bruises

Apply Vaseline

If the area is prone to abrasions, you can apply Vaseline before running. Vaseline is a mineral wax that is not absorbed by the skin. It can form a protective film on the skin surface and has a lubricating effect.

Wear nipple covers when necessary

For male runners whose nipples are easily damaged by friction, nipple covers can be a secret weapon. Nipple covers can effectively isolate nipples from direct friction with clothes.

Some grown men may think it is sissy, but compared to the two embarrassing and painful red spots on the chest, nipple covers are still a good choice.

Put on a Band-Aid

Another tip you can use to prevent friction is a Band-Aid. Many girls who like to wear leather shoes or high heels should be familiar with this. Beautiful high heels always rub your heels, so put on a Band-Aid before wearing them. The same applies to running. Put Band-Aids on parts that are prone to abrasions before running.

A little trick to put on a Band-Aid: put two layers of Band-Aids in an offset “X” shape. When running, you sweat a lot and the Band-Aid is easy to fall off. If you apply it in the wrong place, the double-layer protection will last longer.

Avoid getting your shoes and socks wet

When participating in an online marathon, if you feel thirsty and choose to stop running to replenish water, you must be careful not to spill water on your pants or shoes when opening the bottle and drinking water.

Wet pants, shoes and socks will increase friction between the skin. When the skin is dry, it is rich in oil, but when it gets a little wet, the oil's lubrication becomes worse, the stratum corneum becomes softer, and the friction increases. Of course, if it is thoroughly wetted, a water film will form, creating new lubrication.

. Proper treatment after abrasion

Abrasions

When friction injuries have already occurred while running a marathon offline, whether to continue running or not is a question.

However, if you are injured while running a marathon, it is recommended that you pause first. Treat the injured area within the pause time limit, and then decide whether to run or not based on the actual situation. When the epidermis is abraded, you can wipe it with iodine and pay attention to local hygiene.

Blister treatment

If blisters have formed on the soles of your feet, it is recommended that you stop running. Continuing to exercise may burst the blisters, causing more intense pain and burning sensation, and may also increase the risk of bacterial infection.

When dealing with blisters, if the blisters are small and not broken, you can use alcohol or soap to clean the area around the blisters, and then wipe them with iodine after they are dry.

If the blisters are large, they need to be handled with care. It is recommended to puncture the blister with a sterilized needle to let the liquid inside flow out, then apply alcohol to the wound, and after it dries, apply a Band-Aid or aloe vera gel to the entire blister.

Remember the above tips ↑↑↑ to reduce the pain of friction injury