Does stretching/massaging help muscle soreness go away faster then normal?

[Michael Montez]

Recently I have done a workout consisting of only pull-ups and now my Latissmus Dorsi(muscle on the sides of your back) is EXTREMELY sore. Its so sore it hurts to touch my back or lift my hands in the air. So i was wondering if stretching my arms and sides would help the pain lessen a little bit. I also remember hearing that you get sore because of a acid that builds up on the muscles you workout, so would massaging them displace the acid and reduce the pain too?

 

[fireteamfredfred]

YES it does... But the main thing your muscles need it water and oxygen... Drink TONS of water, and stretch them so they absorb it, and then while they're stretched, the oxygen in your blood gets to them... They heal a bit faster...

I was actually taught this by a professional chiropractor in a nice gym I used to attend.

 

[Douglas B]

It sounds more like you have a pinched muscle than the lactic acid build up. Freeing up your back muscles will get rid of that and here's how to free them up:
Back:
(do from a sitting position)
Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder, fingers over the back and the palm in the front and firmly pull down on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side.
For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.