After the intense workout, he had aching muscles for days.
aching back
Frequency:
50
%
He needed a massage to relieve his aching back.
aching joints
Frequency:
40
%
The cold weather made her aching joints worse.
Idiomatic Expressions for ached
Phrase: His muscles ached after the intense workout
Meaning: To feel soreness or discomfort in one's muscles
Usage: The athlete's muscles ached after the intense workout.