How to Stop Muscle Pain

Stop muscle pain and inflammation fast and resume an active life. Muscular aches or inflammation can follow a chronic condition or injury. But regardless of the trigger, you can stop muscle pain fast and ward off future problems.

Things You'll Need

• Cold pack
• Heating pad
• Topical cream
• Oral medication

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Instructions

• 1

  Numb pain with ice. Place a cold cloth or ice bag on sore muscles to quickly relieve inflammation.

• 2

  Alternate with heat to stop muscle pain. Along with ice, occasionally use heat to stop muscle pain and inflammation. In some cases, heat does a better job with controlling pain.

• 3

  Use topical gels. Put out the fire with topical sport's creams. Use as directed and apply to achy muscles.

• 4

  Stop inflammation with drugs. Ibuprofen is an effective anti-inflammatory. Take meds as instructed to help stop muscle pain due to injury or medical conditions.

• 5

  Control muscle pain naturally. Control muscle pain with natural supplements like fish oil, vitamin D and glucosamine. Talk with your doctor first, and then use supplements as instructed.

• 6

  Slow down to stop muscle pain. Excessive exercise or other strenuous activities can injury muscles and produce pain. Refrain from activity that triggers aches, and slow down until your muscles heal.