How Can I Relieve Muscles Soreness?

If your muscle hurts and you notice swelling, do you apply an ice pack to the affected muscle for about 15 minutes (you can wrap a bag of ice in a thin towel)?

If you have sore muscles after exercise, do you apply heat packs to painful area for 15 minutes?

Do you take a warm bath?

Do you go for a massage?

Do you stretch after exercise?

Do you use over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen?

Do you do light exercises (like walking, and swimming)?

Do you use over-the-counter creams and gels that contain ingredients like menthol or capsaicin?

Have you tried foam rolling (massage with a cylindrical exercise device)?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you relieve muscles soreness. Massage is a good way to relax tense muscles and relieve pain. If you have injured a muscle and noticed swelling, you can apply an ice pack to the painful area for about 15 minutes. Cold will help reduce inflammation. However, if your muscles are just sore from exercise, you can apply a heat pack to increase the circulation. A warm bath or shower can also help. You should try to stretch your muscles for about ten minutes after exercising. You can also take some of the over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to relieve muscles soreness. It is perfectly normal to feel muscle pain if you have not exercised for a while or have started a new physical activity. Muscle aches will usually subside after 24 to 48 hours of rest. However, do not stop exercising completely, but do light exercises, which will speed up the removal of lactic acid buildup. You can also try OTC creams and gels that contain ingredients like menthol or capsaicin, which can help relieve pain and relax tense muscles. You can also try foam rolling, which is like a deep tissue massage.