We are pleased today to have one of our experts, Dr. Larry Kagen, who is a Professor of Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and an attending physician at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery, to talk about muscle disease.
Treating Sore Muscles at Home. 1  1. Rest and take it easy. 2  2. Apply cold therapy for acute muscle soreness. 3  3. Apply moist heat for chronic muscle soreness.  4. Take pain 1  medicine. 5. Stretch your sore muscle( 2 s). 6. Drink more water.
Home Remedy for Sore Muscles #1 â Epsom Salts and Magnesium Oil. Tried and true, a cup or two of Epsom salt dissolved in a warm tub of water works wonders for aching muscles. Use warm, not hot, water. Warm water will dry out your skin less. Soak for 15 minutes or until the water has cooled, up to three times per week.