I just started a new high impact, high energy cardiovascular training program and my muscles are very sore. I know this is normal and that the pain will subside over the next few days but what type of over the counter medications can I take to at least dull the pain a little bit?
2007-02-13 05:20:00 · 7 answers · asked by Eddie 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Black Cohosh is a relaxing nervine, sedative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic. It is a natural source of salicylic acid, which has an aspirin-like effect. It is a mild, safe analgesic. Take 0.4 to 2 ml of tincture every 3 to 4 hours as needed. Or 40 to 200 mg of dried root. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (but then so is your exercise routine :-D).
Externally, apply tincture of Arnica as a lotion, or a cream containing Arnica extract.
2007-02-13 06:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Janet S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Arnica 30 homeopathic medicine. Safe and effective for sore muscles.
2007-02-13 06:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiger Balm - I swear by it!!
Also soaking in a warm/hot bath of Epsom salts helps as well.
2007-02-13 05:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by lanibear55 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is Advil (Ibuprofen). Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and will help reduce the pain.
2007-02-13 05:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by mistress_piper 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Naproxen, Motrin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, any sort of anti-inflammatory like that.
2007-02-13 05:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You mean other than massage?
2007-02-13 06:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by uwaiu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tiger balm.
2007-02-13 05:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋