Definition of infirmary for English Language Learners. : a place where sick people stay and are cared for in a school, prison, summer camp, etc.
Torgan says delayed onset muscle soreness also has a repeated bouts effect. If someone does an activity, they will be inoculated for a few weeks to a few months -- the next time they do the activity, there will be less muscle tissue damage, less soreness, and a faster strength recovery..
âWe used to think muscle soreness following a workout was due to a buildup of lactic acid, but now itâs thought to result from inflammation â ice helps reduce this inflammation,â she says. Indulge in some self-massage. âMassage is a great treatment for sore muscles,â Clayton says.