5 Home Remedies for Sore Muscles

Whether you’ve hurt yourself from manual labor or have been dealing with muscle aches and cramps, there are plenty home remedies to soothe your aches, sprains and strains. From at-home spa treatments to essential oils, we’ve rounded up five home remedies for sore muscles.

1. Treat yourself to an Epsom salts bath. A cup or two of Epson salt dissolved in a warm bath works wonders for aching muscles because Epson salts are made up of magnesium sulfate, a natural muscle relaxant.
2. Indulge in coconut oil. Using 2-3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil per day in cooking and applied on foods help treat sore muscles and leg cramps.
3. Get a massage. Whether you book an appointment with a professional or your significant other is feeling generous, massages helps to stimulate blood circulation, which speeds healing. Combine with essential oils (peppermint, lavender or roman chamomile) and enjoy the double benefit.
4. Exercise. If you’re just stiff and sore, your muscles will stay tense if you don’t do much. Whether it’s running, walking, or doing yoga, stay active!

Use a CorPak! Soft Comfort CorPaks is the perfect solution to relieve strains, sprains, headaches, and other soft tissue injuries. No need to wrap these packs in a towel, simply cool in the freezer for acute care to help controlling swelling and blood flow, or warm in the microwave to aid muscle relaxation.