I went on a 12 mile hike yesterday now I'm in pain any suggestions?

I hiked to the top of a very tall mountain yesterday 12 mile round trip 11,750 feet is the elevation that I hiked to. Might I add it's hard to breathe up there but well worth it. Anyway. Today I am sunburned and my muscles ache really bad. Any suggestions?
I went on a 12 mile hike yesterday now I'm in pain any suggestions?
Aloe vera gel for the sunburn (a green gel you can find in drugstores and most food markets). Advil (or any other painkiller/ anti-inflammatory) for your muscles.





Relax; since you don't do this everyday, your muscles aren't used to it. They need recovery time, so give yourself a few days without strenuous exercise. Stretch often so they won't seize up. Take a cold shower. I always take a cold shower after a longer-than-usual run, and this seems to help with soreness. Good luck!
I went on a 12 mile hike yesterday now I'm in pain any suggestions?
drink water, stretch and relax
Reply:Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory, so it might help with the muscle aches. Aloe Vera, Noxzema (I know it sounds weird, but it's a nice, cool feeling) or vinegar may help with the sunburn.
Reply:Gosh I know how you feel. I took a 3 hour ballet class two days ago and I can't move still. I've been stretching and massaging my muscles. Each day gets a little better.





Next time be sure to warm up. It'll help avoid the pain later on.
Reply:Dig a hole 11,750 feet deep to even everything out.....
Reply:A5-35 or Neo-flex
Reply:Take a hot bath and a long nap
Reply:HOT bath with epsom salts, thermogesic gel, and ibuprofin. Guarantee you'll feel better by morning!





My husband was in the marine corps and a 16 mile hike in full uniform carrying over 100 lbs of equipment was commonplace. So, I know from experience what will help. Good luck!





Follow-up: Forgot about the sunburn: Milk helps with a sunburn better than almost anything.
Reply:I would suggest rest ice and elevation for a couple of days when it is possible. When the pain has subsided a bit, I would encourage as much massage of the muscles as you can tolerate so that they will relax.


Remember work TO the pain, not THROUGH the pain. Work until pain comes and then quit. The second will cause more injury and delay recovery.