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Relieve Stiff, Sore Muscles with Capsicum Plaster
If you deal with achy, stiff muscles from strain, injury or overuse, capsicum plaster could provide effective relief. Keep reading to learn how capsicum plaster works and how to use it properly.
What is Capsicum Plaster?
Capsicum plaster contains capsaicin, the active compound found in chili peppers. Capsaicin has been used for pain relief due to its ability to interfere with pain signals upon contact with the skin.
Capsicum plasters also utilize other active ingredients
- Menthol - Provides a cooling, numbing sensation
- Methyl salicylate - Acts as a counterirritant to distract from muscle pain
- Turpentine oil - Improves blood circulation
Together, these natural ingredients offer temporary pain and inflammation relief when applied topically.
Benefits for Sore Muscles
Applying capsicum plaster can benefit sore, stiff muscles in several ways:
- Provides cooling pain relief by activating specific receptors and nerves
- Increases blood flow to the applied area, improving circulation
- Reduces muscle spasms and eases tension in muscle tissue
- Numbs muscle nociceptors to alleviate soreness and tenderness
- Distracts the body from muscle pain signals through counterirritation
- Loosens tight muscles to increase mobility and flexibility
The plaster enables you to target specific problem areas efficiently. The effects begin working rapidly and typically last for several hours.
Using Capsicum Plaster
Using capsicum plaster correctly optimizes its benefits:
- Trim plaster to fit muscle area. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or open wounds.
- Clean and dry skin thoroughly before application. Warm with a hot pack first to enable absorption.
- Apply plaster and use hand pressure for 30 seconds to activate adhesion.
- Leave plaster on for 8-12 hours and reapply as needed for ongoing relief.
- Remove the plaster slowly and wash the skin to avoid irritation. Moisturize after.
- Drink extra water to flush out toxins released from muscle tissues.
- Alternate muscle areas to avoid skin irritation from repeated use.
- Seek medical guidance if muscle pain persists beyond several days of use.
Capsicum plaster can provide temporary relief for strained, overworked muscle pain. Use alongside rest, massage, and stretches for comprehensive muscle recovery. Consult a doctor before use if you have chronic conditions or skin sensitivities. With proper use, capsicum plaster’s cooling relief can get your sore, stiff muscles feeling flexible again.
