Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): That woeful soreness that can set in 24-48 hours after an intense workout or from unfamiliar activity. For the novice participant, when it comes to working out, DOMS can be perceived as an injury or muscle strain. According to Physioworks, "DOMS is caused by myofibril tears (muscle strains). The microtrauma results in an inflammatory response with intramuscular fluid and electrolyte shifts." DOMS can be tough to push through if you're jus