No Pain, No Gain! Am I Right?!
After all, shorts and tank top season are just around the corner! Well, not really but that's what we tell ourselves to keep motivated.
Sooo...that means you gotta get ahead of the game and really kick those resolutions you made January 1st with your BFF into high gear!
Here's a hypothetical, but highly probable situation involving a fictional character we'll call "Beth".
It's been awhile since Beth hit the gym, but no worries, she can handle it, after all she had a protein shake this morning. So she's good to go!
True to her word, Beth definitely gave her "all" at the gym and she felt great! At first. The next day however, Beth felt like the gym had hit her!
Beth was stiff and sore and it was torture to have to sit down, she dreaded having to go to the bathroom!
Beth was in pain.
Often times we think of Arnica montana when there are sore/bruised muscles from overexertion or overuse, and Beth definitely did BOTH, but this time I'm leaning more toward Rhus toxicodendrom because of the following keynote; Beth felt really stiff and sore at first, but after a bit of gentle movement, it felt better. Rhus tox (for short) is known as the "Rusty Gate" remedy because it's used for when there is stiffness on first movement but better with continued movement. Rhus tox is also greatly improved by warmth so the sufferer may crave a hot shower of bath.
Depending on how sore a person is determines the potency and frequency of the remedy. For example; if Beth was having trouble even pulling the covers back to get out of bed she should would be taking Rhus tox 200 every few hours until very much better, then space it out to twice daily if it is still needed.
On the other hand, if Beth was sore but not to the point of walking funny, a 30c, once or twice daily may be just the thing.
Whichever potency and frequency you decide, Rhus tox will most likely help when the symptoms fit. That way you can get back to the gym, and back to those resolutions. Maybe taking it a bit slower this time Beth.
Happy New Year!
The Author disclaims all liability for any loss or risk, personal or otherwise incurred as a consequence of use of any material in this article. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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