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9 Ways to Soothe Muscle Soreness -- FastFeeling the burn post-workout? These tips will help you get rid of sore muscles so you can get back to the gym |
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Why it works: "A nice warm bath is like a good massage," says McGee. Heat expands the body's tissues and relaxes the muscles. There is a lot of conflicting evidence over whether Epsom salts or essential oils work, so Weintraub explains that his recommendation is based on anecdotal evidence -- his own experience along with that of his clients.
"Could it simply be placebo effect from the ritual of drawing yourself a bath and adding in some nice smelling stuff to create some time to take care of yourself? Sure," he says. "My thoughts are, who cares why it works for you. As long as it does actually work ... and if it doesn't work, move on and try something else."
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