How to limit or supress the effects of DOMS

[dalinks]

I'm trying to supress the effects of DOMS.

First question is stretching, I'll admit I never stretch and yes I realize that it can lead to injury. But does stretching help with post exercise DOMS? - If so what type of stretching is best for this? Like dynamic, static, etc?

Second thing I found was warm ups, I do this but perhaps someone could confirm if this helps with DOMS?

Those are really the only things I got that maybe help with supressing DOMS.

Other than ice baths is there anything else? Anything that can help with recovery is welcomed.

I was reading that is the micro-tears that cause DOMS but there seems to be a view on Lactic Acid. Could someone clearify this?

Thanks

 

[Proteinboy]

the best way to limit or supress DOMS is to avoid working so hard that makes you get DOMS.

if you never squatted before, you don't go out and do 5x10 sets across with a challenging weight.

a better idea would be to work up to a semi challenging set of 5, with 4 sets leading up to it with ramped up weight.

however....if you are a training zelot and refuse to limit volume, you can do foam rolling, ice massage, heat massage, hand massage, light, LIGHT workouts in between(like 50 body squats, and some pushups) that help blood flood to the damaged site.