How I Relax My Muscles & Recover Faster From Exercise
AFTER AN HOUR OR SESSION OF AN EXERCISE ROUTINE, DO YOU FEEL SHAKY OR DO YOUR MUSCLES HURT?
The answer to this question is YES, as we all feel body pains after intense exercise routines or exercising muscles that we do not regularly use
The main way to relieve this pain is resting......
Take a read of this article that explains some other types of muscle relaxers - The 7 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
Here are ways from my research to relieve muscle pain:
Take a hot shower or use a steam room
Hot water or heat for muscle relief is beneficial, as heat therapy soothes pain. When in a steam room, the moist air and heat are beneficial for relief of pain and will reduce muscle damage caused by exercise. This is one of the reasons gyms and spas offer this option.
Soak in a bath with Epsom salt
Read about the benefits of this type of soap in your bath. Look at the image to the right.
When you put this salt in water, it breaks down into magnesium sulfate. These then soak into your skin and relax muscles, and reduce swelling and pain.
Hold a heating pad or electric blanket against the muscles
Heat soothes pain. The heat receptors in our bodies actually block chemical signals that indicate pain in your brain. This can help with various issues, including soreness, aching muscles, stiffness and cramps.
Heat also increases circulation, which helps your body heal and recover from injuries or workouts.
Read more about the benefits of using a heated blanket when sleeping - https://www.thesleepjudge.com/benefits-of-a-heated-blanket/
4. Do light cardio workouts
Light cardio relieves muscle soreness because of extra blood flow to the muscles. Only do this option if your soreness is bearable. Light exercise is good. It can increase circulation to sore muscles and enhance mobility.
5. Perform stretches or yoga
Stretching can help you recover from an injury, become more flexible, and improve athletic performance. Yoga is often used to improve flexibility and focus, strength, posture, and balance. Both can help with sore muscles.
6. Add a magnesium supplement to your diet
Here is the main reason for adding this vitamin to your diet - magnesium plays a crucial role in the body, supporting muscle, nerve function and energy production.
Read - 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Magnesium - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-magnesium-benefits
7. Get a deep-tissue massage
This type of massage treats muscle pain and improves stiffness. It can still help you unwind mentally.
Here are five reasons for a deep-tissue massage - https://www.generatorathletelab.com/blog/2019/10/25/five-reasons-its-time-for-a-deep-tissue-massage
This is a more informative blog entry to help with muscle pain. Take a read, and I hope the information I have found will help you learn after your latest exercise routine.
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