Muscle aches are a temporary or longer-lasting disorder that can occur for several reasons. For example, muscle aches can be related to a tear or injury, excessive exertion, poor posture, accidents or falls.
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I muscle pain they are a temporary or long-lasting disorder that can occur for several reasons. For example, muscle aches can be related to a tear or injury, excessive exertion, poor posture, accidents or falls.
It is important to know that there are numerous natural remedies to evaluate to relieve muscle pain and that their choice and application may vary according to the causes of pain and specific health conditions.
Especially if you fear a muscle tear, it's good contact your doctor. Consult your trusted herbalist to better understand which natural remedies to choose and how to apply them in case of muscle pain.
We suggest some of the best known natural remedies to relieve fatigue and soreness in case of muscle pain, but also remember that stay at rest it is very important, especially if you are an athlete or if you do heavy work.
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Ginger packs
An effective natural remedy for those suffering from muscle pain is represented by ginger compresses. Ginger wraps allow you to stimulate blood circulation and dissolve accumulations of fluids so that the tissues relax and the pain can go away. THU all the instructions for making ginger wraps.
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Arnica montana
THEmountain arnica is a natural remedy that is used in herbal medicine to prepare useful ointments to be applied in case of muscle pain. Alcohol-based tinctures are also prepared with Arnica montana which can be used for the treatment of bruises and muscle and joint pain.
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Devil's claw
THEDevil's claw, also in combination with mountain arnica, is used for the preparation of herbal ointments in order to create a real synergy between the two remedies that can be useful for the treatment of muscle pain, as well as joint pain and bruises. Thanks to its soothing properties, the devil's claw is capable of promote the well-being of the muscles and joints.
Aloe vera
The aloe vera gel presents anti-inflammatory and calming properties. It is very refreshing when applied to the skin. It can be useful in case of muscle pain related to inflammation to make compresses. Aloe vera gel can be found ready in herbal medicine or can be extracted from aloe leaves. Ask your herbalist for more information.
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Warm compresses
- hot compresses they are useful when the pains are due to muscle contractions. The heat is used to release tension and to give relief. Hot baths, regenerating showers, foot baths (depending on where the pain is located on the body) can be useful. A rediscovered traditional remedy for hot packs is the hot salt which is easy and inexpensive to make at home. THU all instructions for making hot salt packs.
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Cold compresses
If the pains are due to a muscle strain and if you fear a muscle tear, you will have to apply cold compresses. Both cold packs and hot packs should not be applied directly to the skin, but with a separating layer. Cold packs in this case can help reduce swelling or local bleeding, while hot packs could be counterproductive and increase pain. Cold packs are recommended, and not hot packs, in case of inflammation. Here more information.
Massage
When muscle aches are caused by contractures and cramps, it might be useful to undergo a massage performed by an expert. In particular, in case of cramps homeopathy suggests to massage the affected muscle with your thumbs starting from the inside and going outwards. This massage helps to relax aching muscles.
Spirea ulmaria
Spirea ulmaria is a medicinal plant that is recommended in case of muscle aches and joint pains to relieve them. In herbal medicine it is used both for the preparation of herbal teas and for external applications, with the application of compresses and compresses in the affected area. This natural remedy is also used for the preparation of a tincture useful for relieving muscle pain.
Green clay
With the clay you can prepare useful compresses to be applied on areas of the body where pain is felt. This remedy has been known since ancient times. The clay for wraps is already ready in a tube or it can be prepared at home starting from powdered clay. You can prepare a compress by combiningGreen clay a little water and stirring with a wooden spoon until you get a spreadable compound to apply and leave to act, including with a cloth or transparent film.
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Essential oils
- essential oils they can be very useful for massaging sore muscles after sport but should be diluted in a basic vegetable oil in the right doses by an expert herbalist in order to obtain an effective product and a natural remedy suitable for personal health conditions. The most suitable essential oils are essential oil of lavender, eucalyptus essential oil and rosemary essential oil, according to the expert Denièle Festy (see “My Bible of essential oils”).
Marta Albè
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