As much as we love the rains, many of us end up dealing with those frustrating aches and body pains that just don’t go away. If your knees start giving up on you or your back suddenly feels like it's 80 years old during monsoons, you know exactly what we’re talking about.
So, let’s talk about the body pain that seems to get worse during the rainy season, and what you can do to manage it. Whether it’s joint pain, muscle stiffness, or any type of monsoon body pain, we’ve got some easy and effective Ayurvedic remedies for you.
Top Remedies for Body Pain During Monsoon
Gentle Stretching
You don’t need to do a full yoga session or hit the gym at 6 AM (unless you want to). Just a 10-minute stretch session every morning can do wonders. With gentle movements, try stretching and moving each part of your body – arms, legs, knees, shoulders, neck, back. If you're into yoga, poses like cat-cow pose, child’s pose, and cobra pose are excellent for monsoon joint pain.
Warm Water Baths
Nothing feels better than a nice warm bath, especially when your body’s aching. Warm water baths help relax muscles and reduce swelling. It is extremely calming and helps release any built-up tension and stiffness in the body – perfect for pain management. Not to mention how no-fuss it is.
Massage with Pain Relief Oil
Let’s not underestimate the power of an old-school oil massage. It’s something our grandmothers swore by, and as it turns out they weren’t wrong.
Using a pain relief oil helps:
- Improve blood flow
- Relax tight muscles
- Reduce inflammation
- Lubricate stiff joints
An oil with ingredients like mahanarayan oil, menthol, vishgarbha oil or wintergreen oil is ideal as these ingredients have natural anti-inflammatory properties that help bring relief almost instantly.
Use a Pain Relief Gel
Massaging with oil isn’t always possible when you’re at work or out and about. That’s where a pain relief gel comes in handy.
These gels:
- Get absorbed quickly
- Are non-sticky
- Give an instant pain numbing effect
- Offer targeted relief on the go
Whether it’s that annoying neck pain from hunching over your laptop or a surprise calf cramp, carry a pain relief gel in your bag and you’re sorted.
Drink Anti-Inflammatory Teas
Warm drinks are cozy comfort in a mug. Add anti-inflammatory ingredients to it and you’ve got yourself the perfect pain-relieving tea. Try teas made from ginger, honey, cinnamon, tulsi and ashwagandha as these herbs are packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help reduce internal inflammation. These also improve your immunity which again is super helpful in the monsoon.
Stay Warm and Dry
Damp clothes and cold weather are your worst enemies when you’re already in pain. Avoid walking barefoot on cold floors and tiles and wear warm layers of clothing if the temperature drops. Also use heating pads or hot water bags on stiff and painful areas. This is one of the simplest yet most effective things you can do for monsoon joint pain.
Get Enough Rest
We know you’re busy. We all are. But when your body is aching, you have to listen to it and give it what it needs. Sleep at least 7–8 hours a night, and avoid screen time before bed to relax your muscles and mind. Never push through if you are in pain, instead go straight to bed to help your body heal better.
Wrapping up
We all love the rains, but body pain is something none of us ever signed up for. These completely natural and Ayurvedic remedies we talked about paired with a good massage using a pain relief oil can go a long way in giving you relief. If the pain gets too much, don’t ignore it and visit a doctor as soon as possible to rule out underlying issues.