How do you define “sore” pain?

I’m about three days out from my surgery and just found this subreddit and it’s been a gift (!). I’m in the throes of preop anxiety and I think it’s coming down to conceptualizing how much pain I’ll be in afterwards and for how long

I see a lot of folks referring to pain as being “sore.” I know it’s an odd question, but can anyone explain what that felt like to them? Sore to me is like post workout pains, but I don’t think that’s what’s being referred to.

Also any tips to manage pain would be so appreciated. I think I’m lowkey psyching myself over it ✌️