Definition of infirmary for English Language Learners. : a place where sick people stay and are cared for in a school, prison, summer camp, etc.
Torgan says delayed onset muscle soreness also has a repeated bouts effect. If someone does an activity, they will be inoculated for a few weeks to a few months -- the next time they do the activity, there will be less muscle tissue damage, less soreness, and a faster strength recovery..
To help relieve pain: 1  Put an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth on the sore area every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a time. 2  Do ice massage. To do this, freeze water in a Styrofoam cup, then peel the top of the cup away to expose the ice. Hold the bottom of the cup and rub the ice over the painful area for 5 to 10 minutes. Do this several times a day while you have pain. Take nonprescription pain medicine, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.