If I had to put a number on it, I would say that when I experience severe to moderate muscle soreness it is improved by 30% after taking a nice hot epsom salt bath.I have no idea how I came up with this number, suffice to say that I really believe that it's true.
I'm also reading up on the use of hot and cold alternating shower therapy. Since Alleve hurts my stomach, and I'm not a fan of taking medicine for muscle soreness - I'm looking to other methods.
As for the science behind it, well - I did some research. I discovered that there's lots of stuff saying it works (some from the "Epsom Salt Council" (who by the way has their own Facebook page!), and other info saying it's a bunch of hooey.
I don't care. It helps me tremendously, so I am a big fan.
Two cups + a hot bath = a less sore body.
