Many people know that diet is just one important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. You can exercise, stretch, stay hydrated, and recover properly after workouts, but if you're not paying attention to your diet it can really be detrimental to your health. One thing to consider in your diet is what types of vitamins and minerals your body needs. Vitamins and minerals are essential for the cells of your body to function.
One mineral that is very important is Magnesium. In fact, it's involved in over 600 cellular reactions in the body. One of those cellular reactions is the contraction and relaxation of muscles (1). Everybody uses their muscles, but athletes especially rely on these controlled contractions and relaxations to perform the movements required for their sport or hobby. This increased demand for contraction and relaxation can lead to depletion of Magnesium in the body and lead to increased tightness.
Muscle function isn't the only thing that Magnesium is important for though! In an article by Healthline, they list many other benefits, including:
-Increasing exercise performance
-Fighting depression
-Benefits against Type 2 Diabetes
-Lowering blood pressure
-Anti-inflammatory benefits
-Migraine prevention
-Reducing Insulin resistance
-Decreasing PMS symptoms
While Magnesium is an important part of your wellness routine, there can be other sources of muscles soreness. If you are struggling with muscle soreness for greater than 2 weeks, it's always a good idea to speak with a professional about your condition! Medication, supplementation, or manual therapy can help to ease the problem!
For more details about the benefits of Magnesium, please check out the full article on Healthline!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Henly at rosecitysportandspine@gmail.com or at 717-228-8536.
Sources:
Spritzler, Franziska. “10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Magnesium.” Healthline, 2018, www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-magnesium-benefits.
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