Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Volume 22, Issue 17, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179482
Keywords
DOMS; fascia; eccentric exercise; pain; athletes
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Recent research suggests that delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) may originate in the muscle-associated connective tissue rather than in the muscle itself, due to the intimate structural relationship between deep fascia and skeletal muscle, as well as the rich supply of algogenic nociceptors in the connective tissue. Therefore, when aiming to prevent or treat DOMS, sports and fitness professionals should consider fascia-oriented methods and techniques.
Strenuous and unaccustomed exercise frequently lead to what has been coined delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). As implied by this term, it has been proposed that the associated pain and stiffness stem from micro-lesions, inflammation, or metabolite accumulation within the skeletal muscle. However, recent research points towards a strong involvement of the connective tissue. First, according to anatomical studies, the deep fascia displays an intimate structural relationship with the underlying skeletal muscle and may therefore be damaged during excessive loading. Second, histological and experimental studies suggest a rich supply of algogenic nociceptors whose stimulation evokes stronger pain responses than muscle irritation. Taken together, the findings support the hypothesis that DOMS originates in the muscle-associated connective tissue rather than in the muscle itself. Sports and fitness professionals designing exercise programs should hence consider fascia-oriented methods and techniques (e.g., foam rolling, collagen supplementation) when aiming to treat or prevent DOMS.
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