Another Article on How to Relieve Muscle Pain

I hope your muscles aren't too sore...Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks to get used to the new exercise.
In the mean time you have to put up with the soreness...How to relieve muscle pain.................

Here are 10 ways to relieve the stress and sore muscles:

1. Message the area with nice even strokes, so that you get the blood moving.
2. Ice the area for 10 minutes and then put warm compresses on it for 10 more minutes.
3. Going for a gentle walk too get the circulation going...Maybe a walk in the park or woods.
   
4. Elevate the area in a rest position for a half hour.
5. Do some very gentle stretches, to get the circulation moving.
6. Incorporate another easy exercise that uses different muscles, sometimes that counteracts the stiffness and brings support to the sore muscles.
7. Keep exercises easy for right now...Increase work- out after your muscles have adjusted.
   
8. A warm or cool bath is soothing.
9. Eating foods with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates after your work - out . Studies have shown that these foods help to heal the muscles quicker.
10. Lastly...If you really feel you just can't stand the pain and need relief... Ibuprofen or something with aspirin will help.
    

*Note* If you are doing your run/walk in parks or woods please stick to the paths, so that wildlife doesn't get trampled.

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