Manage Your Muscles
Loosen up. Tight, heavy clothes limit your movement and make muscle stiffness worse. Dress in loose clothes made from light fabrics. Wear comfortable shoes that give your feet plenty of wiggle room.
Keep cool. Heat and humidity can also make your muscle problems worse. When it's hot outside, stay indoors in the air conditioning, especially when you exercise. Take lukewarm or cool showers and baths instead of hot ones. Try putting a cold pack or cool washcloth on your muscles to ease spasms.
Stay healthy. A cold, the flu, or other infections can set off your muscle symptoms. To avoid catching anything, wash your hands often with warm water and soap, and stay away from anyone who looks sick. Keep small bottles of hand sanitizers in your car, at your desk, and other convenient spots.
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Loosen up. Tight, heavy clothes limit your movement and make muscle stiffness worse. Dress in loose clothes made from light fabrics. Wear comfortable shoes that give your feet plenty of wiggle room.
Keep cool. Heat and humidity can also make your muscle problems worse. When it's hot outside, stay indoors in the air conditioning, especially when you exercise. Take lukewarm or cool showers and baths instead of hot ones. Try putting a cold pack or cool washcloth on your muscles to ease spasms.
Stay healthy. A cold, the flu, or other infections can set off your muscle symptoms. To avoid catching anything, wash your hands often with warm water and soap, and stay away from anyone who looks sick. Keep small bottles of hand sanitizers in your car, at your desk, and other convenient spots.