Question

Natural Muscle Relaxers

Dr.Ashwani Verma · Accepted Answer

For a long period of time the most commonly used or followed way to get away or relieved from pain (ranging from mild to moderate) was the intake of an over the counter muscle relaxers or the consumption of other nsaids like ibuprofen which will start its affect as soon as it is consumed and then you will be able to carry on with your everyday life and errands. These methods are known to give short term relief from the pain but there are some new found ways which can be opted to improve the condition greatly and get relieved from the muscle pain more significantly. ;

You should be aware of the functioning of the nsaids (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) and you should know that any kind of general anti inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxing drugs whether it is of the over the counter variety or the prescribed variety, it will not be responsible for the healing of the source of the pain. These drugs are known to interfere with the communication process between the person's brain and the nervous system and this is not at all possible in a localized manner and these drugs have certain medical problems associated with themselves as well.

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The person's complete body gets affected because of these drug's side effects. You might consume or take these medicines to get away from headaches or general muscle tensions, back pain or spasms, symptoms of fibromyalgia, etc but the effect is not contained only in the problematic region it goes far beyond the spot of the problem. There is a loss of communication between every kind of muscle (the muscles also include the muscles of the arms and the legs) and the brain. This creates a very troublesome condition of brain fog in which the person is unable to think clearly and it becomes very likely that the person might harm himself when he is doing some physical work.

Prolonged use of nsaids have so many side effects and after effects associated with it like the person can become prone to problems and diseases which are very dangerous and sometimes they are life threatening as well, some side effects are allergic reactions, liver problems, stomach ulcers, kidney problems, etc. The usefulness of nsaids cannot be ignored in the medical world but you should also try a different approach of getting relief from any kind of muscle pain which is safer and more effective than nsaids. These medications are natural and there are so many natural muscle relaxers available and these natural muscle relaxers will help you to get relieved of the pain in the tensed muscles. ;

Some natural muscle relaxers are present in the market and which are helpful in the management of the pain: ;

Chamomile: this is an herb which has been used for a long period of time for treatment of various medical issues which include treatment of muscle spasms as well. This herb has anti inflammatory properties and they have this property because of the presence of a compound called flavonoids. The herb of chamomile is turned into an oil which is to be applied on the area of the affected muscle and this will help you get relieved from the pain and if you want to get rid of sore muscles then you can drink tea made from chamomile.

Cherry juice: this juice is very helpful for those people who are going for vigorous training (especially marathon runners) and put a lot of stress on their muscles. This juice has the ability to fight against muscle pain and inflammation in the muscles of common runners. This juice will help runners to diminish the pain which they experience after a run and they also help to relax the muscles naturally with the help of the antioxidants present in the fruit and the anti-inflammatory properties of the fruit.

Cayenne pepper: a substance which acts as natural muscle relaxant is found in the cayenne pepper and the name of the substance is capsaicin and this pepper is usually recommended to those who suffer from muscle disorders and problems like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. This pepper can be consumed by adding it to the food, in the form of a capsule or you can also consume it as a cream. The cream form of this is to be directly applied on the affected parts of the body because of the muscle spasms.

Vitamin d: the most usual cause for these pain in the muscles and spasms is said to be deficiency of vitamin d in the body. You can take vitamin d through different sources in your diet by adding products like eggs, fortified milk and fish in your diet or you can take them in the form of capsules, tablets and liquids. A regular and systematic exposure to the sunlight can also help you get vitamin d requirements fulfilled.

Magnesium: this mineral is a very important part of human nutrition as this is required by the body to maintain normal functionality of the nerves and muscles. The symptoms is said to be rare for the deficiency of this mineral, but an early symptom of this condition is said to be pain in the muscles and nerves but you can easily confuse it with normal body pain. The intake of this mineral is possible through various food products like brown rice, legumes, bananas and almonds and you can also take this mineral in the form of supplements as well.

Rest: after you workout really hard and sweat vigorously you should take rest properly as this is the only and the best way possible to relax the tense and stressed muscles. You should sleep adequately and sufficiently, drink an adequate amount of fluids throughout the day and do not workout for those muscles which are already under immense stress and tension. If you want to get relieved immediately of the pain and spasm you could apply ice packs or heat pads on the affected region. ;

Ice acts very nicely and calms down the muscles which are over-stimulated (which is considered as the cause of spasms). Ice is known to slow down the transmission of the impulses to the muscles which are overactive from the brain.

Conclusion: ;

You should always workout and do physical labour in a limited manner and you should do this with complete precautions. By following the above steps you could get recovered and relieved from these pains and spasms but it is your responsibility to work out properly without injuring yourself. You are the one to take care of yourself and you are the only one to build yourself.

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