Question 1

waking up with different sore muscles. one day it's calves, next day it's arms. i don't excersize

Accepted Answer

Myalgias: If this is new, it is likely some type of  viral process and I would anticipate it will resolve. IF this persists polymyalgias can be for various reasons such as autoimmune problem, electrolyte problem, vitamin d def.

Question 2

waking up with sore/stiff muscles in arms & back for 2weeks i have a new bed and a new job which can require heavy lifting but not much should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: typical inflammation from a new bed and the new job  you can see provider for an anti inflammatory or therapy  The truth is that is will take some time to build up the muscles and limit the pain  Keep working to build up muscle tone

Question 3

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 4

whats good for sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what to put  on sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

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 6

how do you heal sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

Time!: Sore muscles, especially those from a hard workout or a new strenuous activity, simply recover on their own. Soreness should    resolve within 3-4 days. Hydrating well,  applying ice and/or heat for 20 minutes 2-3x/day and resting the muscles until the soreness has significantly reduced should suffice for most. Nsaids like advil or Aleve (naproxen) can be used for a few days to alleviate the soreness.

Question 7

what to do for my sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how can i loosen up sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: If this is from overuse try moist heat and gentle stretching first.  If you are talking about a muscle disease please restate question.

Question 9

whats best to soothe sore muscles?

Accepted Answer

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 10

my son has sore muscles and a headche?

Accepted Answer

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.

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