How do I help the pain? Allergic to Aspirin & NSAIDs

I use a cream/gel called bio-freeze... Some drug stores and drs care this product. It's a lot stonger then lets say icy hot. It really helps a lot.

I do both the Bio-Freeze and have done the Epsom Salt. Both help a lot

What causes your pain? Arthritis?, old injuries? fibromyalga? etc. I guess that's the place to start. Without knowing the root cause its hard to say what the best solution would be.

But for general workout soreness and stiffness; what works for me is to walk slowly for about 10-15 minutes after a workout followed by some stretches. If its a tougher than normal workout, I also try to continue to be active and move around for a couple of hours. I find its always worse if I sit on my butt and watch tv, or work at the computer instead of moving around after a workout. Also a bath with salts helps too.

Another thing to consider is; are you exercising safely? I often see people at the gym who use equipment incorrectly. Plus I often read articles about how important form is even for walking or running because without proper form, it increases injury and ergonomic associated issues.

Be sure to stretch after workouts and work on increasing your flexibility. Lengthing your muscles will give you better range of motion overall. Also cross-training, don't work out the same muscle group day after day. Allow time for recovery inbetween workouts. If you go to a gym that has personal trainers you may be able to get a free consultation where they can give you some advice as well. Working out should not be painful you should work out enough to feel the burn but not to have to reach for pain relievers. Good Luck.

it is the joint/bone ache...ouchy...that bothers me more than muscle soreness Like I said, I have pains every day from being overweight in general. I guess I just have to tough it out LOL when the weight goes down, I imagine the pains will too.

I've had the same issues for years and it never got any better. In my late 30s I switched to other workouts that were relatively low impact such as walking, swimming and yoga.

Have you tried Arnica Montana as a natural supplement for reduction of inflammation. I've never taken anything for being sore from a workout, guess I have a higher pain threshold. A cool shower immediately after a workout or a hot bath that next day may helped too. I'm pretty anit - NSAIDS, IMO, they cause more harm than good.