Muscle Ache Remedy

Muscle aches are common and may happen for a variety of reasons. They may be the result of poor posture while sitting at the computer or lifting a heavy object. Muscle aches are a familiar symptom for someone who has the flu as well. Although popping a few pain pills may find fast relief, there are other ways to remedy muscle aches without the possibility of harming the immune system.

Soaking

Soak in a tub of hot water for at least 30 minutes. The temperature of the water will help increase circulation and get the blood flowing around the inflamed area. Following the soak in the tub, exercise for at least 10 minutes. This may consist of a brisk walk or bike ride around the neighborhood or even a few stretches. The combination of the hot water and a short work out will increase the blood flow and ease the soreness.

Massage

Get a massage to remedy muscle aches, preferably with an expert who knows where to massage and how much pressure to exert. Tension and stress can affect a person's body and can cause stiffness and pain in a person's neck and back. A massage should begin around the head area, down the neck, over the shoulders and then into the lower back. Some massages consist of hot rocks to ease extreme muscle aches that have been ignored for too long.

Rosemary

Rosemary can help remedy muscle aches. The herb has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce soreness in the muscle tissue and speed up the healing process as well. You can use fresh rosemary or dried leaves for the mixture. Prepare the rosemary concoction by mixing an ounce of rosemary with 1 pint of water and let the mixture stand for at least 30 minutes. Soak a cloth in the rosemary and place the cloth over the aching muscle. Repeat as necessary.

Yoga

Consider taking up yoga at the local gym. Yoga exercises help stretch tired and achy muscles and can help ease the inflammation associated with stress, tension and overworked muscles. Be sure the instructor is trained and certified. Any wrong moves may increase the muscle aches and cause more harm than good. Yoga encourages muscles to stretch. The exercises can also increase flexibility, concentration and strength which can be a positive result if those muscles are strained on a daily basis.

Ice

Ice can help reduce swelling and lessen the aches the muscle may feel after a strained work out or busy day at the office. Ice works best if it is applied within the first 24 hours when the ache is first noticed. Do not put it directly on the skin, instead wrap an ice pack into a small towel and place on top of the inflamed area. Use the ice pack in 10 minute intervals, at least three to five times a day to remedy muscle aches.

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