Simple soothers

Try these remedies when soreness strikes. ✣ Deep Patches Topical Relief or treatments Deep Actiflex Relief Anti-inflammatory Pain Relief Gel offer targeted relief, £6.99 and £8.39 respectively, Superdrug.

‘These topical therapies can be used regularly and long-term to self-manage joint and muscle soreness,’ says GP Dr Gill Jenkins. ‘And you don’t need a prescription.’

✣ Home massage Massage relieves muscle tension and by foam knee massage the stiff Wahl aches pain, roller joints. gun, Deep caused and for Use such hip Tissue a home a and as Cordless Argos, areas. for Massager, those hard-toreach £80,

✣ Cold Hot packs and cold reduce therapy any inflammation pain by constricting blood vessels and numbing the area. Alternatively, apply a heat compress or soak in a warm bath to loosen stiffness and soothe tired muscles. Experiment with both these therapies to see what works for your symptoms.

✣ Gentle yoga

Stretching keeps joints and tendons flexible. ‘If muscles are tight, motion can feel restricted, which adds extra pressure to joint tissues,’ says Sammy.

Start the day with five minutes on a yoga mat to wake up your body.