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.
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Instructions
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Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes to any area that hurts. Repeat this every hour until the pain subsides. Keep multiple ice packs ready so you do not have to wait for them to re-freeze.
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Stretch the sore area gently to rid your body of lactic acid, which contributes to the pain.
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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.
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Drink a minimum of eight glasses (64 oz.) of water daily - more if you're active - to hydrate your body.
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Avoid strenuous activity as long as you're in pain.
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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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Comments
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I got great advice from this web site.
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lotusbloss
Jul 16, 2010
I like your article it's a great subject to talk about because as a person who exercises almost all the time and lifts heavy weights. Also with sore muscles a hot bath with salts helps too. -
bennet44
Mar 20, 2010
do not use advil or ibuprofen they will cause ringing in your ear and deafness if used more than twice a week
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margorose
Mar 04, 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.
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margorose
Mar 04, 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.
