Easing those sore muscles after a hard workout

Went a bit too hard in the gym yesterday? A hot bath is exactly what your aching muscles need; or a warm compress if you don’t have a bathtub. — dpa

Just as heavy drinking can give you a hangover, so can a hard workout lead to muscle soreness.

And as “hair of the dog” (i.e. more alcohol) can help relieve the former, so can moderate exercise help you get rid of the latter – counterintuitive though it too may seem.