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Sore muscle

Posted: Aug 17, 2012

I've had a very sore muscle in my upper arm for the past few days, I think from lifting heavy groceries. I can't rest it much because it's pretty busy now with work, so have to type through the pain.. We don't get any PTO. Just wondering, is heat or cold better for healing sore muscles? I've just been putting Tiger Balm patches on it.. Thanks for any ideas.

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To Elssa - sore muscle - MT

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I know this sounds crazy but it works - You need to go to the health food store and buy magnesium gel. It is like a miracle. I put mine in a little spray bottle and spray it on any aches or pains I have, rub it in a little, and poof ... pain is gone ! It is a little smelly - you can add a little bit of lavender oil or another scent and it makes it much better. Let me know if you try it and if it works for you :)

Magnesium - Elssa

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I found some magnesium sulfate cream I had around the house and been rubbing it on the arm.. Seems a bit better today. :) I also got a gel cold pack and have been using that intermittently. Do you think cold is better than hot/warm, or doesn't it make a different at this point? I'll keep on with the magnesium till pain is gone.

Thanks again!

Cold vs Hot - Nancy

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Cold to bring down inflammation. If there is no inflammation, then you should use heat.

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