Natural Muscle Pain Relief

Alternative Muscle Pain Relief Treatment


Aching muscles respond positively to massages for muscle pain relief and relaxation. Toxic substances are carried away from the muscle area being massaged and boosts blood circulation, bringing nutrients and oxygen to tired muscles, relieving muscles of pain and tension. Massages prevent muscles from shortening as it heals and lessens the amount of scar tissue.

Apart from massages for muscle pain relief, other bodywork therapies are useful for easing tired and tensed muscles.
  1. Reflexology
    By applying pressure to certain reflex points on the feet and hands, reflexology helps the body heal itself.

  2. Rolfing
    Using gravity, rolfing realigns the body by manipulating muscles and connective tissue to help with healing.

  3. Shiatsu
    Known for improving blood circulation and easing pain and muscle tension, shiatsu involves applying finger pressure at specific points on the body's meridians to activate the body's natural healing.


All these forms of bodywork therapies require trained practitioner to perform them correctly.

Aromatherapy For Muscle Pain Relief
Certain essential oils from plants and herbs are known to stimulate healing within the body to relieve pain and ease spasms or reduce inflammation. The oils can be used in a variety of ways such as in gentle massages or compresses. Some oils can also be added to baths.

Commonly used oils for muscle pain include:

    ginger helichrysum (Italian everlasting) marjoram peppermint thyme (linalol and red)

If you prefer to go the natural way, these are some forms of alternative and natural herbal treatments for muscle pain relief.

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