The day after dancing, my whole body aches. How can I relieve the pain ?

Question

I feel it mostly in my legs, at the top of my arms and in my higher back.

People have told me that I should stretch to relieve the pain, but there's no way i'm trying that again. I tried a few times, but the pain was too overpowering. It makes it hurt even more.

I'm asking because I've got my dance exams on a Friday and I have a class the day before. This'll make it impossible to dance properly and every step I take will be in agony.

So, is there anything I can do (besides stretching) to relieve the pain ?

Answer 1

Tylenol.. and I know you don't want to hear it but stretching really is the best thing to do. Try stretching and don't try to push it too far.

Answer 2

Okay.  I have been in this achy state before. You need to take some aleve or motrin.  Take a warm-hot bath and then get a good amount of sleep (at least 8 hours).  These are the only things that work for me when my muscles are overworked.  If you cannot find relief from the above try seeing a physiotherapist or sports medicine doctor, both are capable of helping you to alleviate your pain.  Hope you find relief soon...Good luck with your dance exams!  

Answer 3

try relaxing and massaging your sore body parts also a warm bath and shower works wonders every time

Answer 4

light swimming, jacuzzi, hot bath, hot shower or light massage