How to Treat Sore Muscles: Homemade All Natural Sore Muscle Rub

Wondering how to treat sore muscles? This remedy will make sore muscles feel good whether you have sore muscles for no reason or have been working out!

If the phrase “how to treat sore muscles” is something you’ve recently Googled or even just thought about, you’re in the right place! Unfortunately, you don’t have to be an avid gym user or marathon runner to find yourself hunting for remedies for sore muscles.

Nope, while you may think you have sore muscles for “no reason” at all, the reality is that tension (stress), age, and everyday activities (like hoisting that little one onto your hip!) can also lead to aching muscles. Obviously accidents like car wrecks and falls can also lead to muscle pain. Lucky, there are many, many products that can help you.

When you find yourself needing to figure out how to treat sore muscles, your first instinct might be to grab something like a pill or cream from your local pharmacy. That makes sense. You’re busy. You’re in pain. Pharmacies are supposed to offer safe products to make you better quickly, right? Ideally, but sometimes their remedies for sore muscles can actually be harmful. For instance, you may be rubbing chemicals into your skin that cause irritation. Taking a pill (whether over the counter or prescription) to make sore muscles feel good can cause you to engage in activities that do further damage because you can’t feel pain. In addition, many pills can cause drowsiness which leaves you struggling to get through your day and waking up the next morning with a foggy brain. Not fun!

So, does that mean you have to live with sore muscles?

Not a chance! There are awesome natural cures for sore muscles you can take advantage of. For instance, you could get a massage. Tip: If a “professional” massage is not in the budget, ask the hubby to help you out. Whip up this homemade massage oil to go along with that massage; the essential oils are sure to make sore muscles feel good!

Another option for how to ease sore muscles is to use home remedies for sore muscles like this all natural cream. Not only will this cream sooth those aching muscles, it smells amazing (fresh and earthy) and will give you healthy, soft skin thanks to the coconut oil.

Note: Not familiar with the topical use of coconut oil? You don’t know what you’re missing! Coconut oil has many beauty benefits; in fact, you’ll find it in most of my homemade beauty products.

Now, back to showing you how to treat sore muscles!

In addition to being an all natural remedy for sore muscles, this homemade product is super effective. Its effectiveness is thanks to the essential oils. Here’s a closer look at how these essential oils make sore muscles feel good.

Eucalyptus essential oil – When looking into how to ease sore muscles, don’t forget Eucalyptus essential oil. It has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving qualities.

Peppermint essential oil – You’ll find peppermint essential oil in many remedies for sore muscles. According to Dr. Axe, “Peppermint essential oil is an excellent natural painkiller and muscle relaxant. It’s especially helpful in soothing sore muscles, an aching back and melting away a tension headache.”

Clove essential oil – Clove essential oil is a great natural cure for sore muscles. Like Eucalyptus essential oil, it has anti-inflammatory properties; however that isn’t all clove essential oil has to offer. “The Journal of Dentistry, for instance, published a study in 2006 proving that clove essential oil had the same numbing effect as benzocaine, a topical agent commonly used before needle insertion,” – Dr. Axe.

Rosemery essential oil – In addition to its uses in how to treat sore muscles, rosemary essential oil can help enhance mental concentration and alertness, which can be vital when you’re in pain.

If you want to learn how to treat sore muscles, there are a lot of homemade remedies for sore muscles out there. However, this one is my favorite because it is quick and easy to make, effective, and beneficial in other ways (ex. relieving dry skin).

How to Treat Sore Muscles: Homemade All Natural Sore Muscle Rub

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup coconut oil
2 T. shea butter
2. T. jojoba oil
1 T. beeswax granules
15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
15 drops of peppermint essential oil
15 drops of clove essential oil
15 drops of rosemary essential oil
4 oz. Mason jar

DIRECTIONS

1. Place coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax granules in a 4 oz. Mason jar.
Note: If you plan to store your remedies for sore muscles in a different container, you can melt these ingredients directly in a pan.

2. Place the jar in a small pan and add water until the water covers half of the jar.

3. Place the pan over medium heat, and stir the Mason jar contents frequently until they are completely melted.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Stir in jojoba oil and essential oils.

6. Allow mixture to cool completely.

7. Remove the Mason jar from the pan of water, place the lid on the Mason jar, wipe off any water, and store jar in a cool dark spot.

TO USE

1. Scoop some of the natural cure for sore muscles out of the Mason jar with your fingers.

2. Rub cream over sore muscles (ex. shoulders, calves, knees) and allow it to soak in.

Have you tried this natural cure for sore muscles? What did you think? Share your feedback in the comments!

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Homemade All Natural Sore Muscle Rub

Active Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Do you need an all-natural sore muscle relief? Here you will learn how to treat sore muscles naturally and effectively by combining coconut oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, beeswax granules and essential oils. Whether you know the cause of your sore muscles or have sore muscles for no reason this remedy will help you treat your aches and pains without the use of harmful chemicals or taking medications.

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Materials

• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 2 T. shea butter
• 2. T. jojoba oil
• 1 T. beeswax granules
• 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 15 drops of clove essential oil
• 15 drops of rosemary essential oil
• 4 oz. Mason jar

Instructions

1. Place coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax granules in a 4 oz. Mason jar. Note: If you plan to store your remedies for sore muscles in a different container, you can melt these ingredients directly in a pan.
2. Place the jar in a small pan and add water until the water covers half of the jar.
3. Place the pan over medium heat, and stir the Mason jar contents frequently until they are completely melted.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in jojoba oil and essential oils.
6. Allow mixture to cool completely.
7. Remove the Mason jar from the pan of water, place the lid on the Mason jar, wipe off any water, and store jar in a cool dark spot.

Notes

To use:

1. Scoop some of the natural cure for sore muscles out of the Mason jar with your fingers.
2. Rub cream over sore muscles (ex. shoulders, calves, knees) and allow it to soak in.

 

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