Muscle soreness refers to the discomfort or pain you feel in your muscles after exercising or doing physical activities that your body is not used to. Full definition
This is delayed onset muscle soreness at its peak. (gymjunkies.com)
Some research shows that stretching doesn't reduce muscle soreness after exercise, and other studies show that static stretching performed immediately before a sprint event may slightly worsen performance. (mayoclinic.org)
There's also evidence suggesting ginger supplements can decrease inflammation and muscle soreness after exercise (41, 42). (alivebynature.com)