Muscular Pain Relief for Sore Muscles
Natural muscular pain relief for sore muscles...We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Lived a sedentary life all week, perhaps chained to the desk, or the office, then really go for the burn at the gym, in the park or on the sport’s field. It is hardly surprising, then, is it, that this can quite often lead to sore muscles, either while exercising, or certainly afterwards. Who hasn’t woken up, the day after, feeling dreadful (and no alcohol involved!) - stiff and aching and can barely move…. Don’t worry, as this is very common, but doesn’t need to happen every time… Natural muscular pain relief remedies can really help… Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health. Sore muscles while exercising- Your muscles might suddenly feel stiff, tired and painful while exercising.
- This means, basically, that you are over doing it!
- (Sudden pain may mean a sprain or strained muscle.)
- The basic cause of most muscle pain while exercising is dehydration - you know you should keep your fluid levels up, before, during and after any training or exercise.
- The ‘fuels’ (or ‘food’) which allow the muscles to work, can become depleted, making your muscles feel weak.
- You might also have a build up of lactic acid in your muscles. This is a waste product, produced when muscles exert themselves. If it is not taken away by the body, from the site of the muscles, immediately, the lactic acid can start to build up. As it is a waste product, it is toxic to the body, and can cause pain.
- As well as upping your intake of fluids while exercising, or even using a specialist sport’s drink for more effective rehydration, you can eat some fruit half and hour before exercising - bananas are especially recommended.
- It sounds obvious, but I think too many people believe in the ‘no pain, no gain’ fallacy. When it hurts, stop, and rest – don’t continue, or you risk doing yourself further damage.
- If you suffer from sore muscles while exercising, you will almost certainly get sore muscles after exercising…
- Find out which muscular pain relief treatments can help soothe the aches and pains…
Sore muscles after exercising- Once again, this is caused by overdoing it. This causes:
- A build up of the waste product, lactic acid, around the muscles and joints
- tiny tears in the muscle tissue
- free radicals – unstable molecules, causing muscle damage
- swollen muscles, due to an increase in blood flow to the muscle
- For muscular pain relief, the day after, try not to rely on conventional painkillers. These do kill the pain, but unfortunately this can mean that you are tempted to get out and about, using the muscles too much, when you should, in fact, be resting up. This could actually cause more damage, and mean that your aches and pains take longer to heal.
- Resting is good for muscular pain relief.
- Also try:
- Soaking in a hot bath
- Massage
- Gentle stretching
- Hot compresses
- A massage with essential oils:
- Use 20ml of almond oil or olive oil, and up to 7-8 drops of the following essential oils:
- lavender
- eucalyptus
- rosemary
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Dietary Supplements
Herbal Remedies
Homeopathic Remedies
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Dietary Aids- For muscular pain relief, to prevent aching muscles, try supplements of Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
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Herbal RemediesTry herbal remedies for muscular pain relief too: I have tried to source good quality and affordable supplies, for all the herbal remedies mentioned here… Just click on any product for more information… Ginger
Kava Kava
Cayenne
Peppermint
Comfrey
- Ginger:
- Supplements of ginger can decrease inflammation.
- Ginger also works on the nervous system too, to help block pain signals to the brain.
- Try supplements or herbal tea.
- Or, make your own tea:
- Use 1 teaspoon of grated ginger root, in a cupful of hot water
- Steep for 10 to 15 minutes
- Strain and drink
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Daily Ginger (International Shipping)
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- Kava Kava:
- Kava kava has been traditionally used in the South Pacific to ease tense, tight muscles and to soothe pain.
- Take capsules or tincture.
- Caution:
- Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Do not take with other sedatives or alcohol
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- Cayenne:
- Buy a natural cream or ointment with a component of Cayenne (capsaicin). This help to relieve pain in the muscles.
- Caution: When first used, cayenne cream can cause a burning sensation. This does not cause actual damage to the skin, but can be painful or uncomfortable. If this happens to you, try using a cream with a lower proportion of cayenne, and build up your tolerance gradually.
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Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment - 2 oz
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- Peppermint oil:
- The cooling sensation of peppermint oil or menthol helps to counteract pain.
- Try creams or ointments that contain menthol, and apply to painful muscles…
- …or use in a massage:
- Use 50ml of almond oil or olive oil
- Add up to 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
- Massage into the painful muscles
- Or, add 6-8 drops of peppermint essential oil in a relaxing, warm bath.
- Caution: Peppermint oil or menthol can sometimes cause an allergic reaction. Test any ointment or oils on a small patch of skin first, before using on a large area.
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Eucamint (International Shipping)
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- Comfrey:
- Comfrey is a great muscular pain relief herb, to ease pain.
- It has been used traditionally for hundreds of years.
- Look out for ointments and creams, which contain comfrey and apply several times a day, as required.
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Comfrey Plus™ Ointment (International Shipping)
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Homeopathic Remedies- It is best to consult a qualified homeopath.
- For muscular pain relief for stiffness and aching after exercise try the homeopathic remedy Arnica.
Return to the list of holistic remedies Muscular aches and pains are not normally long lasting, and are not normally serious – although they can, of course, feel very painful for a little while. Resting up and giving yourself a break, is the best course of action. To help prevent further muscle pain in the future, a sensible exercise program is recommended – this really means not overdoing it! Frequent and more gentle exercise sessions are much easier on your muscles, than going for the burn, in one strenuous session. Also remember to warm up or warm down properly every time – as this will really help to ease the pains and strains on your muscles. Hopefully, if you ever do get aches and pains in your muscles after exercising, some of these natural muscular pain relief treatments will really help. Find out more about muscle and joint pain relief. Find out more about pain relief for muscle cramps. Find out more about sprains and strained muscles What works for you? Do you have any tips and experiences in treating your muscle pain to share? Tell us about your experiences... Find out how RM from Yorkshire used Neem oil to banish muscular aches and pains Return to the main page for the Widespread and Topical Pain Relief Guide. Return from this Muscular Pain Relief for Sore Muscles page to the Home Page.
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