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Muscle Pain Relief

by Norene Anderson

Muscle pain relief comes in a variety of wrappers, but emu oil is one of the latest to sweep the market. It can be found in formulations for oral intake or for skin application. Emu oil is used to accelerate the penetration of other anti-inflammatory ingredients into the muscles and joints. It has the essential fatty acids that muscles need for elasticity.

Another rising treatment method is the use of therapeutic magnets. Magnets are noted to increase the blood flow. This increase is effective in removing inflammatory agents such as lactic acid from the muscle tissue. In addition to the cleansing action, the blood also carries oxygen to the muscles. The rapid exchange of toxins for clean oxygen is effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of muscle spasms.

Getting Muscle Pain Relief

It is normal to experience muscle pain when you do something you have not been accustomed to doing, such as a new exercise or activity. The muscle adjusts to the extended movement by causing microscopic tears in the tiny fibers of the ligaments and tendons. This is a natural response, but it requires that you give the muscles time to recover before the next session. Overuse can cause damage to the muscle.

Drinking plenty of water during exercise or hard physical labor is the key to reducing the incidents of muscle pain. Muscle contractions cause a buildup of lactic acid, hormones, and proteins in the muscle. If there is not adequate hydration, these will collect in the tissue and will result in severe muscle spasms or cramps.


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