Occasional muscle aches and pains are normal, especially if you’re active or are new to exercise.

Listen to your body and stop doing an activity if your muscles start hurting. Ease into new activities to avoid muscle injuries.

Your sore muscles might be due to something other than tension and physical activity. In this case, your doctor will be the best person to advise you on how to fully resolve your muscle pain. The first priority will be to treat the primary condition.

As a rule of thumb, you should see your doctor if your muscle pain doesn’t resolve after a few days’ worth of homecare and rest.