(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Body pain is a common problem that can occur due to a variety of reasons. It could be due to fatigue, long hours of sitting at your work desk, or due to an underlying health condition. It is best to find out the underlying cause of the pain to get relief. If the pain is due to a health condition and seems to be worsening, check in with a doctor at the earliest.
Here are some remedies that may provide relief from body pain in the meanwhile:
Massage: Massage with warm mustard oil is suggested to be especially effective against body pain as the oil has anti-inflammatory properties. You can hire a massage therapist, request a family member, or gently massage the affected area yourself.
Warm compress: Hot compress is a good way to reduce muscle stiffness and improve blood flow. You can try putting a heating pad or damp towel (dipped in warm water) in the affected area. Make sure that the heating pad or towel is not too hot as it may burn your skin.
Ice pack: For pain and swelling caused due to muscle sprain, an ice pack works the best. It numbs the area and reduces bleeding. Take a few cubes of ice in a plastic bag and fill the bag with water and seal or tie it close. Wrap the bag in a towel and put it over the affected area a few seconds time. Do not keep the ice in the area for long at once. Repeat the compression twice a day.
Ginger: Research studies indicate that ginger may be as effective as ibuprofen in reducing pain. The best way to have ginger is with warm water. For this, take an inch of ginger and boil it in a pan with a cup of water. Then strain the solution and drink when cool enough. You can add honey to sweeten the drink.
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