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..
Recovering From a Muscle Strain at Home. 1  1. Take it easy and rest your strained muscle. 2  2. Apply something cold if the muscle injury is acute. 3  3. Apply moist heat if the injury is chronic.  4. Take anti-inflammatory 1  medicine. 5. Try some light stretching.