Low‑dose aspirin can blunt the prostaglandin cascade and may reduce the inflammatory cascade that follows a hard session, but the evidence is spotty. Some small trials show a modest drop in muscle soreness and faster return to work, others find no benefit and a higher rate of mild GI upset. The dose that is usually studied is 81 mg once a day, and you should not exceed that without a doctor’s guidance. If you’re already on anticoagulants or have a bleeding disorder, it’s a no‑go. So, if you’re willing to accept the risk of a stomach irritation for a possibly short‑term gain, a single low dose might help—just make sure it fits into your overall recovery plan and that you’re not over‑loading the medication.

Sounds like a solid plan. Just keep a close eye on the stomach and make sure the timing of the pill isn’t interfering with your pre‑ or post‑workout meals. If the pain drops but you start feeling nauseous or the tummy hurts more than it should, that’s a red flag. Good luck, and let me know how the numbers look.