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Persistent Post-Exercise Soreness? Doctor Explains Causes and the Role of Radiofrequency Therapy

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Persistent muscle soreness and stiffness after exercise may indicate suboptimal tissue recovery, according to a sports medicine doctor.
  • Factors like poor blood circulation, repeated inflammation, and insufficient rest can prolong recovery.
  • Technologies like INDIBA radiofrequency therapy are being used to enhance post-exercise recovery by stimulating deeper tissue.

Experiencing prolonged soreness and stiffness after physical activity might be more than just a normal consequence of exercise; it could signal that your body's tissue recovery process isn't optimal. Dr. Nahum, a specialist in sports medicine at Seraphim Medical Center, explains that intense physical activity causes microscopic tears in muscle fibers, which normally repair to make muscles stronger. However, recovery can be significantly delayed if blood circulation is inadequate, inflammation recurs, or the body lacks sufficient time for tissue regeneration.

"Effective recovery is active recovery, meaning helping the body complete its biological processes faster and more thoroughly," Dr. Nahum stated. He emphasized that recovery isn't solely dependent on rest. Crucial elements include proper nutrition, adequate hydration, quality sleep, and the overall condition of body tissues. When any of these factors are compromised, persistent muscle pain and stiffness can become a recurring issue.

Effective recovery is active recovery, meaning helping the body complete its biological processes faster and more thoroughly.

— Dr. NahumExplaining the importance of active recovery beyond just rest.

To address these recovery challenges, advanced technologies are being employed in sports medicine. One such innovation is INDIBA Activ Therapy, a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment that utilizes 448 kHz energy. This therapy is designed to stimulate deeper tissues without causing excessive heat on the skin's surface. Dr. Nahum notes that this stimulation enhances blood circulation, accelerates cellular metabolism, and supports tissue regeneration, leading to more efficient muscle recovery.

"INDIBA doesn't just work on the surface. Its energy penetrates deeper tissue layers, including muscles, tendons, joints, and even bones, to support the body's natural biological processes," he explained. This deeper action aims to optimize the body's inherent healing mechanisms, helping athletes and active individuals bounce back more effectively from strenuous workouts.

INDIBA doesn't just work on the surface. Its energy penetrates deeper tissue layers, including muscles, tendons, joints, and even bones, to support the body's natural biological processes.

— Dr. NahumDescribing the mechanism and benefits of INDIBA radiofrequency therapy for deep tissue stimulation.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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