Muscle tension can be caused due to several reasons. Excessive workout at the gym, too much use of muscles and not to forget stress, are some of the primary triggers behind muscle tension. Muscle tension is a medical condition when your body muscles contract and do not release to return to the normal condition. This situation can be a cause for concern. 

Overuse of muscles is one major factor behind it. I have seen many individual’s workout without any sense of moderation. Excess workout does not always result in a healthy body. Also, stress levels nowadays result in tensed muscles. Emotional support dogs can be extremely beneficial in reducing the anxiety levels, decreasing chances of your muscles getting tensed.

At times, you might feel the need to see your doctor to get the tensed muscles treated. But in most cases, some remedies done at home can be extremely useful, with miraculous results. Some of these remedies are as follows:

Make use of a heating pad

Adequate use of a heating pad can prove to give you instant relief. Always keep a heating pad or hot water bottle handy in a place that is easy to reach. The former option is more convenient and preferable these days. Use the heating pad at the area where your muscles are tense, for a few minutes. This can give you immediate relaxation. 

Get a warm oil massage

Another great option is a good, warm oil massage. Use a good oil, preferably extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil or mustard seed oil. Oil works best when used at a warm temperature that your skin can bear easily. 

Get a good massage at home or at a spa for at least 20 minutes. Focus on your pressure points and the area with the stiff muscles. Try meditating and thinking positively while getting your massage so that you get maximum benefits of that soothing massage.

Indulge in a hot bath

If nothing else works, hit the showers! Soak yourself in a hot bath or take a hot shower to de-stress your body. The hot water will ease the tension in your muscles. Take a bath for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Do not rush yourself as the purpose is to relax the body and reduce tension and stiffness in the body. 

Get adequate sleep

One major cure for stiff and tensed muscles is sleep. Make sure your body gets adequate amounts of sleep. Try to get some shut-eye for at least 8 to 9 hours daily. Also, try to get to bed early by 9 o’ clock. This can help minimize stress in the body and relax those stiffened muscles. 

Avoid stress-inducing factors

A logical solution to eliminate chances of tensed muscles is to avoid stress. Make a list of all stress triggers around you. Check what factors around you increase your stress levels. Is it a project you are working on? It could be an annoying colleague or an unpleasant neighbor. Try to eliminate these issues or resolve them. Simply try to avoid them if nothing else works. 

Refrain from rigorous exercise

Ensure that you do not get involved in any strenuous physical activities or rigorous exercise. Any physically demanding task can aggravate the tension in your muscles. Try to be moderate with your gym sessions. Do not be too ambitious with your fitness goals and be reasonably honest with your body fitness requirements.

Practice yoga

A globally accepted and popular way of meditating and relaxing those stiff muscles is yoga. Our day to day activities can worsen our health and muscle condition. Yoga can help us cope with that. Find a secluded area in your home and dedicate at least 20 minutes to yoga. It helps gain peace, mobility and flexibility without straining the body too much. 

Go for tai chi

Tai chi is yet another popular option to treat your tensed muscles. It is an ancient Chinese form of martial art known for its healing benefits for the body, especially stiff muscles. You can use tai chi to relax your stiff neck and shoulder muscles almost instantly. It involves mild forms of exercise plus some stretches and body movements that have a meditative effect on the human body.

Consult your doctor 

In case the afore-mentioned methods do not work for you, consider taking medical help to treat those tensed muscles. Go to a certified medical practitioner to get yourself examined. Your doctor might prescribe you some medicines for relaxation. Or, in some cases, doctors suggest some physiotherapy as a treatment to be done twice a month or so. In some extreme cases, your doctor might suggest surgery as well.