How do you treat sore muscles and aching feet?

Ibuprofen, hot bath or shower, Icy-Hot if you’re really sore and a good rest on the couch!

I linger in an Epsom Salt bath.

Yes, moist heat and massage.

I swear, get a hot tub, it is the best for us gettin’ older folks. lol

Hot, cold, warm…it’s all good!

I put my feet up against the jets and it is heaven, a full body orgasm. lol

Seriously, you can get set up with a tub for more reasonably than you might think.

Look for used or new tubs via private parties and some dealers, you will save hundreds!

Nothing like a cool soak on a hot night and a hot soak on a cool night. :-D

Hot shower followed by a nap.

A warm bath in mineral salts (or Epsom salts).

Take an Alleve. It is a miracle drug.

Hot soak is the best.

For muscle pain, swelling or inflation I use aspirin and the R.I.C.E. method to help reduce damage, ease pain and speed healing:

R—Rest: Stop whatever you are doing that is causing the pain.
I—Ice: Cold therapy will help reduce inflammation and risk of further damage it can cause. You will benefit from sitting in a bath tub of cold water for 20 minute. For ice message it’s important not to expose skin directly to the ice. Wrap ice, or an ice pack, in a towel to apply it indirectly. Ice the area for 10 to 20 minutes, four to eight times a day. Don’t apply ice for more than 20 minutes, or you risk cold damage. Don’t apply heat immediately to an injury, either—this can increase swelling, bruising, or internal bleeding. Heat can be used once healing is progressing, days later, to help relax the muscle.
C—Compress: Wrapping the injured limb in a snug elastic bandage can help reduce swelling.
E—Elevate: Raise the injured limb above the level of the heart to help reduce swelling.

Hot shower and tylenol to start with. Then if you are lucky enough to have an SO who is willing, that person should give you a foot massage and back and shoulder massage and a massage of the temples of your head, and a massage of your hands and fingers. If it’s hot, drink some decaf iced tea, you can also use the wet teabags (after they’ve cooled) to put on your closed eyes (it can relieve puffiness and just feels nice). Pop in a CD of ambient sounds (rain, crickets chirping, campfire popping) and relax…. Oh and maybe have a popsicle : )

Wintergreen oil is particularly good for sore muscles.

What you have is DOMS, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. What you want to do is try to get the highest amount of blood flow to the areas that are sore. Light exercise for that body part, hot baths, sauna, or heat bags/hot water bottles are all great ways to do this. Rest is only good for injuries, but this is slightly different than an injury.