The heat calms the pain
Heat has always been used to relieve muscle pain: it causes vasodilation which promotes blood circulation and relaxes the muscles. There are heating patches or gel packs to be heated today, but the good old hot water bottle (water, wheat kernels, cherry stones) is still relevant today. ” Be careful, do not apply it on the stomach! », Warns Carole Minker.
Anti-inflammatory arnica
Well known to young mothers who often have a tube of arnica granules in their bag to treat their children’s ailments, this wild plant is also interesting during the pregnancy. In case of back pain, have a massage with an oily arnica macerate.
For optimal relaxation, throw 2-3 tablespoons of Dead Sea salt or Epsom salt in your bath.
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