What causes soreness?

[Singleton]

What really causes soreness?

Lactic acid? Muscle damage?

 

[super_rice]

well the lactic acid is flushed out relatively shortly after exercise... from what i understand it's just trauma that was done to the muscle. i don't know specifically. anyone want to shed some light ont this topic?

 

[Sub-Zero]

because your muscle tears and it hurts.

owchie

 

[audiophyle]

thats what i've always thought, micro tears in the muscle.