5 Home Tricks To Relieve Pain Caused By Contractures

The constant physical overexertion and stress are two of the main causes of those uncomfortable contractures that interrupt the day.

In addition, this condition is characterized by causing a knot that prevents the blood supply from reaching the muscle cells, in turn causing an accumulation of toxins.

As a consequence, the nerve endings react and send signals to the brain that result in an uncomfortable sensation of pain and inflammation.

In the affected area you can notice a bulge that generates greater sensitivity when you try to perform a movement or massage of the muscle.

Thus, the treatment to control its symptoms includes analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs that should only be consumed under medical supervision.

However, there are a number of home tricks that can be used to speed up your recovery without risking negative effects.

Next we want to collect the 5 best so that you do not hesitate to use them when you feel this discomfort.

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1. Aromatherapy to relieve contractures

The aromas given off by some plants and spices have calming effects that reduce stress and also muscle tension.

Thus, you can enjoy a therapy with essential oils such as:

• Rosemary and lavender, according to this study conducted by the National University of Pharmacy of Ukraine. In addition, according to the research, they also improve memory.
• Thyme, as suggested by this research carried out by the University of North Carolina (United States).
• Chamomile This is stated in this study from Case Western Reserve University.
• Eucalyptus, as suggested by this study by Rajshahi University (Bangladesh)

2. Therapeutic bath

Baths with Epsom salts and soothing oils are used to relieve contractures,  reduce inflammation as well as soothe the sensation of pain.

Ingredients

• 2 liters of hot water
• 1 cup of Epsom salts (250 g)
• Five drops of marjoram essential oil
• 5 drops of rosemary essential oil
• Five drops of lavender essential oil

How to prepare it?

• First, heat the two liters of water and mix it with the Epsom salts and essential oils.
• Then, pour the product into a tub and add cold water to regulate the temperature.
• Enjoy a relaxing bath for 10-15 minutes.
• Finally, repeat it if you consider it necessary.

3. Arnica ointment

Arnica is a plant with anti-inflammatory power that, according to this study carried out by the Research Center of University Paulista (Brazil), allows us to treat muscle and joint pain.

In addition, it has been used in homeopathic medicine for hundreds of years and continues today as a natural reliever for topical use.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of coconut oil (480 g)
• 1 handful of dried arnica flowers
• 4 tablespoons of Cayenne pepper powder (40 g)
• ½ cup of beeswax granules (100 g)
• ½ teaspoon of rosemary essential oil (optional) (2 g)

How to prepare it?

• First, put the dried arnica flowers in a container with coconut oil and let them marinate for 12 to 24 hours to release their extracts.
• After this time, pass the arnica flowers through a food processor and grind them well.
• Put the arnica with the coconut oil in a pot and heat it over low heat.
• Next, add the cayenne pepper and stir so that it integrates well.
• Let it marinate for 12 hours and stir constantly.
• Then, after the indicated time, pour the mixture into a jar.
• Next, use a fine strainer to filter the herbs from the ointment.

• Put it back on a low heat, add the beeswax and stir to combine.
• When it’s ready, remove it and add the essential oils.
• Then wait until it cools down and begins its application.
• Rub it on tired and aching muscles.
• Finally, avoid using it on the face because it can cause irritations.

4. Clay and rosemary treatment

The combination of clay and rosemary allows us to obtain an anti-inflammatory treatment to heal muscle contractures thanks to the latter. This is stated in this study carried out by the Universidade Estadual Paulista (Brazil).

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of rosemary (10 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of green clay (30 g)
• 1 teaspoon of hot ointment (5 g)

How to prepare it?

• First, bring the water to a boil, add the tablespoon of rosemary and let the decoction take place for 10 minutes.
• Then, when the infusion is ready, mix it with the green clay and form a creamy paste.

• Apply the treatment on the painful areas and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
• Finally, after this time, rinse with warm water and finish by smearing a hot ointment.
• Lastly, use it once a day.

5. Physical exercises

Many might think that rest is the best way to remove the symptoms of contractures. However, it is proven that physical exercise is one of the best therapies to cure them in a short time.

Stretching and physical activity stimulate circulation and help eliminate excess toxins that remain accumulated.

Recommended:

• The Yoga
• Tai chi
• Pilates
• The swimming

Taking into account all these recommendations we can get rid of the knot that prevents the correct flow of blood to the muscles.

However, if nothing seems to work after a few days, see your doctor for other types of therapy.