Muscle stiffness is when you start to feel pain or tightness in your muscles, making it difficult for you to move. It can happen if you are sedentary for long periods of time, you slept in an awkward position the night before or by intense exercise. Thankfully, muscle stiffness goes away on its own after a day or so. But if you want to feel better faster, there are some at home remedies you can use.
Massage
Massaging the tight muscle or affected area can help by breaking down knots and improve circulation. The CanDo® Massage Gun is the ultimate handheld massager that does all the work for you. Simply find a massage head that you think will work best, select a mode, and place it on the muscle that is bothering you. There are three operational modes available to choose from offering different types of relief: Fitness Mode, Medical Mode and Health Care Mode. Each mode has a different goal, so you can pick the massage that is right for you. For muscle stiffness, the medical mode is great with performing point-to-point local treatment. Aim to massage the affected area a few times a day to relieve stiffness.
Hot/Cold Therapy
Applying heat and cold therapy can help alleviate muscle stiffness. You can do this by using the Relief Pak Cold n’ Hot SensaFlex Compress. The Relief Pak Cold n’ Hot SensaFlex Compress comes in different shapes and sizes to conform to the body wherever your stiff muscles may be. Like the name suggests, this Relief Pak serves a dual purpose. As it can be heated up in a microwave for heat therapy or chilled in a freezer for cold therapy. For muscles stiffness, we suggest using the heating pad for 20 minutes, followed by the ice pack for another 20 minutes. It is important to repeat this cycle several times a day to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow.
Stretching
Stretching throughout the day, especially before and after exercise, can help keep your muscles flexible and reduce stiffness. The CanDo® Dynamic Stretch Strap offers a unique combination of dynamic and static stretching. The blue webbing side of the strap offers more resistance and less stretch, which is what’s needed for static stretching. The black elastic side of the strap provides users with less resistance and plenty of stretch, ideal for dynamic stretching workouts. Regarding muscles stiffness, it is important to focus on gentle stretches that target the affected muscle groups.
Muscle stiffness can be annoying and uncomfortable, but it’s usually manageable. Especially with the right tools and remedies. Consider using these tools and more to help with your muscle stiffness. If persistent stiffness continues to be a problem, consider consulting a healthcare professional for further evaluation and treatment.
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Article written by William Graves.