How to deal with muscle pain?

[JimStorm]

Hi all,
I think -as many people already noticed- that muscles differ from each other when it comes to the period of pain after a workout. In my case, my lower-& upper back and hamstrings have pain more than 48 hours (only one hamstring set). Would it be wise to pass over the next workout for that muscle, or would neclecting the pain be more profitable?
- Jim Storm

 

[Old and Grey]

It depends on the type of pain. If it is a general overall pain in a particular muscle brought on by exercise (DOMS), ignore it and continue to work out. If it due to an injury or is a sharp pain or attributable to connective tissue, discontinue working it and seek medical advice if it continues.