1. Soak in a nice hot bath with epsom salts. Make sure that your can lean back and completely relax your head and neck.
2. Using a warming rub like Tiger Balm is often helpful- make sure that you keep your body warm and remember not to over-exert yourself- remember that just because your muscles feel better doesn't mean they'll feel that way when the effects of the rub wear off!
3. If you've got access to a hot tub or a sauna, head there and do some very gentle stretching and self-massage.
4. Book an appointment with your favorite massage therapist- hot stone massage and aromatherapy are both great for relaxing tight muscles and soothing soreness.
5. Give yourself a break- if you've been really pushing yourself for a week or two, give yourself a day off just to relax and recuperate. It's not being lazy, it's giving your muscles a chance to finish repairing themselves before your next big workout!
