Five of the best... muscle soothers
If you’ve been inspired by the Olympics to throw yourself into sporting activity, you might be experiencing painful limbs.
Known as delayed onset muscle soreness, it is the result of inflammation caused by muscles moving in ways to which they are unaccustomed.
Luckily, there are many soothing rubs containing natural extracts that will help ease the discomfort. Here are five that may help. . .
BAKEWELL’S AFTER EXERCISE RUB £30g, £6.95
Arnica and cajeput extract relieve stiffness while salicylic acid reduces muscle ache caused by a build-up of lactic acid.
Sesquiterpenes – substances extracted from a variety of essential oils – reduce joint inflammation and bruising.
bakewellsoap.co.uk
DYNAMINT THERAPY BALM 120ml, £8.95
Peppermint, eucalyptus and tea tree oil provide a gentle cooling sensation followed by the feeling of a heat pack (below left).
lloydspharmacy.com
THIS WORKS MUSCLE THERAPY 50ml, £17
Marjoram, black pepper and clove desensitise the affected area. Rollerball can also be used to relieve headaches (above right).
thisworks.com
NATURAL HERO HOT GINGER MUSCLE RUB 100ml, £9.99
Premium-grade ginger root, rosemary and sweet fennel warm the affected area to reduce pain and dampen inflammation (below left).
snowandrock.com
DERMA-E ANTI-ACHE CREAM 56g, £9.95
Calendula, peppermint, arnica and hypericum provide immediate pain relief. Non-greasy and easily absorbed (above right).
victoriahealth.com
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