Treatment for Contractures
Contractures due to persistent involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles of the body. They can occur in any muscle in the body but most commonly in the neck, back and shoulders.
The causes of contracture may be by fatigue after excessive muscle strain, or due to other factors such as stress, distress or anxiety that can lead to an emotional state of tension which allows the muscles to relax . It is also common due to poor posture coupled with the lack of physical exercise.
The best treatment for contractures is that we can give a professional massage therapist, an osteopath, physiotherapist, or through chiropractic, acupuncture or yoga. But this is not always possible in which case we can resort to some treatments for contractures that we can do at home at any time and easily.
An excellent home remedy for contractures is to baths with epsom salts in the affected area, mixing two or four tablespoons of epsom salt per liter of water. Epsom salt is a substance that is available in some specialty shops, is a hydrated salt which is composed of magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is a mineral that relaxes muscles deeply when in contact with skin.
Another way to eliminate contractures that is quite effective is to hot baths with sea salt is also appropriate to add some relaxing essential oil as essential oils of lavender or verbena.
We also have the option to use the mud for contractures. For this we prepare an infusion of thyme or rosemary and mix it with natural clay until it has a creamy consistency. Heat is applied to the affected area and leave on for twenty minutes before cleaning with warm water.