Almost everyone has experienced sore muscles after a workout, which usually occurs when they are stressed."Soreness after exercise is mainly caused by tiny tears in the muscle fibers," Jacque Crockford, an exercise physiologist, told a news portal. Adding, "These tears cause an inflammatory response in the body, and as they heal, it can be slightly painful." If you have tried the usual methods to treat this issue and they haven't worked, no problem. Here are unusual ways to treat sore muscles.

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For those uninitiated, Epsom salts are rich in Magnesium which is essential for healthy muscles and can also work as a muscle relaxant. So, you could soak in a bath and sprinkle some Epsom salts in it as it'll help relax your muscles and get rid of the pain.

While this may sound odd, researchers have found that consuming caffeine amounting to two cups of coffee could lead to relief after feeling soreness in muscles. Caffeine can block adenosine, a chemical released by your body in response to injury.

This one is perhaps one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get rid of sore muscles. Invest in a foam roller and then as per the instructions you'll have to roll your body part on the roller. It'll help massage your muscles back to prime health in no time.

Tart cherry juice has become a huge wellness trend. Some have even deemed it a superfood. This juice is a rich source of antioxidants and has even more healing properties to treat your muscle aches. You can add a bit of this cherry juice in your smoothie or consume it on its own after your workout.

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Researchers say creatine can help reduce pain, as well as the amount of time one experiences muscle soreness after an intense workout. Creatine is an amino acid that helps to provide your cells, including muscle cells. That means the more creatine in your body, the more energy there is to build and heal those biceps your intensely working on. You can get your dose of it in supplement form. However, consult your doctor before you take it. While bloating and a tummy upset are some of the side effects, it is a rare occurrence and very mild.

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The cordyceps mushroom has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may offer relief from muscle soreness. It helps to active ATP in your cells, to provide it with good energy. "Numerous sources have identified mushrooms as possessing anti-inflammatory properties that may be effective in reducing some muscle soreness," Christopher Hogrefe, a sports medicine and emergency medicine specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, told a news portal.

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Staying put may be all you want to do when you experience muscle soreness. But the experts say keep moving. "Most of the time, the first 'ouch' comes after someone has been sedentary for a number of hours, whether that's at the office or sleeping. Contractions of skeletal muscles—like those caused by walking—keep fluids moving and circulating, which can help with repair," Kyle Stull, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) faculty instructor in Texas (US) told a news portal. That is why it is better if you take a walk after a workout.

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