There are certainly things you can do to lessen your discomfort.
1. Apply heat- You don't really need any special ingredients. Most people claim that moist heat is better, but if you live where there is any sort of humidity factor you can probably use a heating pad like I do. A warm shower or bath will do the same. If you do apply heat it is recommended to limit it to 10-15 minutes at a time on one body part.
2. Do some light stretching or dancing. Yes, moving aching muscles will help your muscles release that lactic acid buildup if the sore muscles are caused from regular exercise.
3. Ask your medical provider about an over the counter pain reliever. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Paracetamol are mild pain relievers, that you can buy at any convenience store. The side effects are few and maybe consider getting tablets so you can split it in half, as half a dose is enough for most people.
My answer is limited to regular muscle soreness that usually follows some sort of resistance exercise.
2007-06-18 03:26:13
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answered by Yahoo 6
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Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Soak for 30 minutes. The Epsom salts will help eliminate the lactic acid that forms on the muscles from over exertion.
Massage an analgesic cream into the sore muscles. I find the best cream for pain is “Blue Emu,” You can read more about this cream at http://www.blue-emu.com/
Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.
I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body. One tip for athletes: it is healthier to drink a sports drink or water than fruit juice, soda, coffee, or milk during competition or active training periods.
500mg of calcium and magnesium, taken twice daily, can help with diminishing the pain.
2007-06-18 03:10:00
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answered by Cherokee Billie 7
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do no longer use drugs or icy/warm patches. interior the destiny you are going to place self assurance in it much greater till no longer something will help your soreness. Get in a tub crammed with ice. The greater sore you are the greater you ought to use your legs and hands.. Ironic in spite of the undeniable fact that it works.
2016-10-09 10:59:03
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answered by boudah 4
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For soreness from unaccustomed exercise, it helps to use the muscles. That does hurt to do but I find that it makes the soreness go away sooner.
2007-06-18 03:20:45
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answered by Mokey F 2
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