Does Protein Help with Tight Muscles? Exploring the Link Between Nutrition and Post-Workout Recovery
                                
                                
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                                Microscopic tears in muscle fibers following strenuous exercise are a primary cause of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). But beyond rebuilding these fibers, **does protein help with tight muscles** directly, or are other factors more important for immediate relief?