There’s no simple way to treat DOMS: after all, the recovery process is part of the adaptation of your muscles, so make sure to remember that the pain isn’t dangerous and a normal experience for someone changing the way they exercise.

The NHS advises simple treatments such as rest, ice packs, painkillers and massage, but again, those will only ease the symptoms, not get rid of them completely.

But if you’ve found yourself with a particularly painful case of DOMS, getting your blood flowing is one of the best things you can do, according to Thompson-Rule.

“Blood flow is really good for DOMS, so you could do a simple, light, steady state cardio session,” she says. “You could also have an Epsom salt bath or a magnesium salt bath the night after your session - that also helps.”

“It does improve, DOMS,” she adds. “The more consistently you train, the easier it gets.”

Fitness writer Miranda Larbi swears by her infared sauna blanket that she uses to help alleviate muscle soreness after a tough workout.

DOMS: Everything you need to know about Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness