what to eat

YOUR diet can help to ease muscle strains from poor posture, too, says nutritionist Lola Biggs (togetherhealth.co.uk). Drink herbal teas to help boost circulation, shift lactic acid build-up and ease pressure in the upper back and neck. Choose those with ginger or turmeric for soreness, and chamomile flower or tulsi (Indian basil) for winding down. Decrease discomfort with natural pain-relieving foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as avocados, walnuts, flax and hemp seeds. Fish-eaters should opt for wild salmon, mackerel or sardines two to three times a week. Cherries, blackcurrants and blueberries have antiinflammatory compounds and pigments that can fight muscle ache. Frozen are as good as fresh.