There is nothing worse than delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMs) following a strenuous workout. There is also nothing worse than muscles that are sore for no seeming reason at all. In general, muscle soreness is caused by dehydration, low blood circulation, lack of basic vitamins and minerals, or an overuse of those muscles. (Certain medications have been known to cause muscle soreness.) However, whether you’re working out or suffering from fibromyalgia or other diseases that make your muscles more sensitive, here are 6 ways you can help relieve muscle pain naturally.
- Stretch
Let’s go back to gym class. Your PE teacher most likely had you bend over to touch your toes, or to reach for the sky. These are called static stretches. You’ve probably been told to do static stretches before working out or performing strenuous activities. What you don’t know is doing so makes your muscles weaker. This is because static stretching is supposed to be done after working out or performing moderate exercise. It’s much more beneficial to
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