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. Most muscle pulls occur from either lifting too much weight, doing something too often (repetition), moving awkwardly or experiencing trauma (car accident, sports injury). 2  2. Apply something cold if the muscle injury is acute.