A lot of my “homeopathic tips” for living a healthier more comfortable life revolve around getting more exercise. This may result, unfortunately, in its own unique pains and discomforts. The muscle pain and soreness that can accompany a new exercise regimen can be a nice reminder of your hard work, but it can also make daily life a little achier.
A lot of my “homeopathic tips” for living a healthier more comfortable life revolve around getting more exercise. This may result, unfortunately, in its own unique pains and discomforts. The muscle pain and soreness that can accompany a new exercise regimen can be a nice reminder of your hard work, but it can also make daily life a little achier.
Epson Salt baths to soak sore muscles can help while also offering a relaxing meditative moment. I usually put a cup or two of Epsom salts in a bathtub, followed by 10-12 drops of lavender oil. Then I turn on a podcast or album and lounge in there until the water goes cold.
Cold or Hot packs can also help, if you’re going to sleep but your biceps are aching too much to fall asleep, wrap heat packs around them and try again. The heat plus the muscle maintenance may lull you right to sleep. You’ll likely wake up sore but a hot shower with a few drops of peppermint oil may perk you right back up!
And finally, if you can pinpoint the exact muscle that’s sore, I suggest rolling it with a small tennis ball. It will hurt at first, and if it hurts too much or too sharply, stop. But think of this as very targeted muscle massage! If you’re not sure how to start, ask a trainer at the gym or google “tennis ball muscle rolling” for some tutorials.
