Question 1

how do i ease sore muscles?

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Massage: When muscles are sore from exercise (delayed 1-2 days) massage the muscles.  Add heat through water, linament  or thermacare (rt) wraps, and keep moving.  Tylenol (acetaminophen)  at bedtime may ease the disruptions to sleep from discomfort.  Physical modalities  such as laser therapies are being developed for aggressive athletes with strict timetables for return to play.

Question 2

whats good for sore muscles?

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Heat and massage: A warm bath and or heating pad will soothe your strained muscles. Gentle massage will promote healing. Be sure to drink lots of water (up to 64oz a day) to flush toxins away as well.

Question 3

what to put  on sore muscles?

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Depends why sore: Muscle can be sore for a variety of reasons. It overuse  ice and heat can be used. There are a variety of topical analgesics which you can get over the counter (otc) and by prescription. You first need a correct  diagnosis to be certain the muscle soreness is  not due to a systemic problem invovling the muscles, like myositis and vasculitis, as these can be serious and need definition.

Question 4

what to do for my sore muscles?

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See details: If it just occurs as the result of exercising, just ignore it and it quickly will resolve. If this is a long standing problem see a doctor and have the problem evaluated.

Question 5

whats best to soothe sore muscles?

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See below: A warm bath with epsom salts is good if you do not  have any underlying health conditions that would prevent it's use.

Question 6

what is way to relieve sore muscles?

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Find out the cause: Sore muscles have many causes. First go to your health care provider to find the cause. This will lead to the most effective treatment. While you are waiting to get in, ok to try applying heat or cold for twenty minutes every 3 hours. Make sure it's not too hot or too cold. Some people respond better to heat or cold so experiment.

Question 7

my son has sore muscles and a headche?

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Question missing: This vague set of symptoms is often seen in simple viral illnesses but could be something else. Beyond that point, with no clear question there is not much to say. We can often provide more specific info if the background data is more thorough and a clear question is provided.

Question 8

how often to apply heat to sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

Just don't burn: No firm rule. I tell people 20 minutes every 3-4 hours as needed. Be careful not to apply high heat as you my burn yourself.

Question 9

can i use rubbing alcohol on sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: You can but is has no value for this issue.

Question 10

is heat or cold better to treat sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

Cold 1st week: During your first week of injury, cold's better. After your first week, you pick which feels better for you: cold or hot.

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