How to Ease Sore Muscles

Sore muscles can be cause by numerous things ranging from sleeping or sitting awkwardly, lifting heavy objects or an accident. Massage therapists, sports creams and medications are available to relieve sore, tight muscles. But before spending money, try these simple remedies at home to ease aching muscles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes to any area that hurts. Repeat this every hour until the pain subsides.

2. Stretch the sore area gently to rid your body of lactic acid, which contributes to the pain.

3. Walk 15 to 30 minutes at least once a day to increase circulation throughout your body. This will also help deliver much-needed oxygen to the sore muscles.

4. Drink a minimum of eight glasses (64 oz.) of water daily - more if you're active - to hydrate your body.

5. Avoid strenuous activity as long as you're in pain.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to warm up before exercising and stretching.
• For people with chronic conditions or continual episodes of pain, heat can work better than ice (if you are not treating an acute injury). Try a heating pad, or a warm shower or bath.
• Taking an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen, may also reduce muscle soreness.
• Avoid exercising or stretching to the point of pain.

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[margorose]

on 3/4/2008 I really liked your article. I suffer from dehydration due to a variety of medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney problems. I have never heard of the tonic water cure, but will try it just in case I have problems again. I was eating banana'son a regular basis and almost potassiumed myself to death.

[SaraDM]

on 3/4/2008 An imbalance in calcium and magnesium in your body can contribute to sore or tense muscles. I take a Calcium/Magnesium supplement called "Calm" for relief. It works to bring your body back to balance. It can be commonly found at health stores like Whole Foods.

[WebDrops]

on 3/4/2008 I guess... 15 to 20 minutes is something that could be easily given to my body... I guess my back pain terribly needs it... thanks for the advise

[WebDrops]

on 3/4/2008 I guess... 15 to 20 minutes is something that could be easily given to my body... I guess my back pain terribly needs it... thanks for the advise

[WebDrops]

on 3/4/2008 I guess... 15 to 20 minutes is something that could be easily given to my body... I guess my back pain terribly needs it... thanks for the advise