What do you do for lactic acid buildup?

Answer by  Feasel (1766)

You need to massage out the area whenever its starting to affect you, it really helps. Then you also should put a warm wrap on the area affected so you can get the blood flowing. The last thing you should do to help prevent it, is to try to drink more fluids.

Answer by  Jackie20 (83)

Circulate the lactic acid build up by gentle stretching and taking an epsom salt bath along with drinking plenty of water.

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

You should visit a doctor for a prescription since you will need one for this type of medicine at the drug store. Over the past few years many advancements have been made in this area and there are many new exciting medications that treat the cause as well as the symptoms.

Answer by  wyeth (435)

Lactic acid actually disperses rapidly soon after you stop working your muscles.All you need do is rest a while.Prolonged pain after exercise has other causes.