Sore muscles can be caused by overexertion or underlying medical conditions. Most of the time, sore muscles will go away on their own without medical treatment. You can use home remedies and lifestyle changes to ease the pain until soreness passes.
Cherry Juice
You won't need a spoonful of sugar to help this medicine go down! Tart cherry juice has rapidly become one of the hottest super foods, thanks to its high level of antioxidants (even more than pomegranates!) and other benefits—one of which is decreased muscle soreness. Try adding a splash to your post-workout smoothie.
Capsaicin in pepper
Pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that is potent in blocking pain. So, over-the-counter capsaicin muscle rub creams work effectively in lessening muscle pain. Capsaicin tricks the brain into thinking that the area it is rubbed on is physically hot and so the nervous system responds by releasing a neuro-transmitter called Substance P. When this Substance P is released, no more pain signals travel to the affected area, and so the sense of pain depletes significantly.
Mushroom Extract
Funny story: A bunch of Chinese goat herders noticed that their furry friends appeared much peppier after eating a certain type of mushroom. So they did what any curious goat herder would do; they ate some too. Fast forward through a slew of lab and research experiments and now the cordyceps mushroom is available to all, no goat necessary. The 'shroom works by activating ATP, the energy powerhouses in your cells, to give you "clean" energy without resorting to stimulants.
Epsom Salts
Magnesium, the primary component of epsom salts, is essential for healthy muscles and is a gentle natural muscle relaxant. The salts, when added to a warm bath or compress, are absorbed by the skin and are actually more effective this way than by taking an oral magnesium supplement. But then do you really need a reason to go take a nice, hot bath?
Caffeine
Your morning latte just got a healthy halo, thanks to University of Georgia researchers who found that taking caffeine, about the equivalent of two cups of coffee, helped reduce muscle soreness in women after a strenuous workout. It works by blocking adenosine, a chemical released by your body in response to injury. Just be careful not to overdo this one, as too much caffeine can cause muscle spasms.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Good news for those of you who are undergoing a tough strength training workout regime. According to a research, taking a fish-oil pill once a day can alleviate muscle soreness within 48 hours post your demanding workout. If you do not want to pop the fish oil pill, you can start eating foods that are naturally rich in omega-3. For instance, salmon, nuts and spinach. Omega-3 helps in boosting blood circulation, reduces inflammation in your muscles and prepares you for the workout the next day.
Cherry Juice
You won't need a spoonful of sugar to help this medicine go down! Tart cherry juice has rapidly become one of the hottest super foods, thanks to its high level of antioxidants (even more than pomegranates!) and other benefits—one of which is decreased muscle soreness. Try adding a splash to your post-workout smoothie.
Capsaicin in pepper
Pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that is potent in blocking pain. So, over-the-counter capsaicin muscle rub creams work effectively in lessening muscle pain. Capsaicin tricks the brain into thinking that the area it is rubbed on is physically hot and so the nervous system responds by releasing a neuro-transmitter called Substance P. When this Substance P is released, no more pain signals travel to the affected area, and so the sense of pain depletes significantly.
Mushroom Extract
Funny story: A bunch of Chinese goat herders noticed that their furry friends appeared much peppier after eating a certain type of mushroom. So they did what any curious goat herder would do; they ate some too. Fast forward through a slew of lab and research experiments and now the cordyceps mushroom is available to all, no goat necessary. The 'shroom works by activating ATP, the energy powerhouses in your cells, to give you "clean" energy without resorting to stimulants.
Epsom Salts
Magnesium, the primary component of epsom salts, is essential for healthy muscles and is a gentle natural muscle relaxant. The salts, when added to a warm bath or compress, are absorbed by the skin and are actually more effective this way than by taking an oral magnesium supplement. But then do you really need a reason to go take a nice, hot bath?
Caffeine
Your morning latte just got a healthy halo, thanks to University of Georgia researchers who found that taking caffeine, about the equivalent of two cups of coffee, helped reduce muscle soreness in women after a strenuous workout. It works by blocking adenosine, a chemical released by your body in response to injury. Just be careful not to overdo this one, as too much caffeine can cause muscle spasms.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Good news for those of you who are undergoing a tough strength training workout regime. According to a research, taking a fish-oil pill once a day can alleviate muscle soreness within 48 hours post your demanding workout. If you do not want to pop the fish oil pill, you can start eating foods that are naturally rich in omega-3. For instance, salmon, nuts and spinach. Omega-3 helps in boosting blood circulation, reduces inflammation in your muscles and prepares you for the workout the next day.