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 lengthen your tissues by stretching before sleep. Following a simple stretching routine before bed can do wonders for keeping your muscles relaxed. Here are a few stretches you can try:
- Overhead triceps stretch
- Wrist pull
- Child’s pose
- Lying glute stretch
- Static lunges
- Eat More Cherries
Yes, cherries. Researchers have discovered that cherries possess a special compound. This compound rebuilds muscles so the muscles are able to endure more stress. Cherries are often found to repair damaged cells due to their high level of antioxidants. All of this means that cherries are directly responsible for repairing weak muscle tissues and making them stronger, contributing to less fatigued/sore muscles. It’s recommended to drink natural cherry juice (with as little added sugar content as possible) to decrease soreness and muscle inflammation. Along with eating more cherries, it’s advisable to incorporate muscle-reducing foods into your diet. These are blueberries, leafy greens and potatoes. In fact, there is a cold press juicer you can consider from MasticatingJuicerExpert.com, which avoids oxidizing precious vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes in a wide range of ingredients, including wheatgrass and leafy greens.
- Drink More Water
Dehydration causes muscle soreness. Drinking more water prevents dehydration. It’s not a quick fix, but it is a simple remedy for keeping your muscles healthy and sore-less. (Everybody can help their brain by upping their h20 intake, anyway.
- Hemp
Hemp has been used as a medicine and a fiber more than 10,000 years ago. Because hempalthough one of the varieties of cannabishas very low levels of THC (which is responsible for getting people high), it’s used as a treatment for a plethora of illnesses. Cannabidiol (CBD) is found in hemp; when it’s used in creams, it becomes a pain reliever and is anti-inflammatory. The popularized cbd flower, along with cbd oil, is rich in hemp. Not to mention that hemp is healthy for your skin, thanks to its omega-3 and omega-6 properties.
- Massage
I’ve never met someone who hated a massage. This is because massages directly loosen tight muscles. When tight muscles aren’t used to carrying heavy loads, soreness becomes an issue. Massages relaxes those muscle groups and relieves the tension of those muscles. To save money, you can perform massages yourself using a trusted roller or ask a friend who wouldn’t mind donating a few minutes of their time.
- Sea Salt
Georges St. Pierre, a UFC fighter who many people believe (myself included) to be the greatest UFC champion of all time, has gone on record (in Takedown: The DNA of GSP) saying that he takes an sea salt bath after training. It has done wonders for me, personally, to soak 15 minutes in a warm sea salt bath. (My feet are often killing me at the end of the day.) ConclusionWhile there are many things you can do for yourself to heal your sore muscles, the most obvious cure is prevention. Taking care of your body is the best thing you can do for yourself.
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