It's 2021, and we have all been through quite a year last year. No matter what we do for work (or if we workout), we all experience some kind of pain, whether that's from muscle tension, strain from a hard workout, or sitting in an uncomfortable chair while you work from home.
For this daily ache, you may try traditional over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. These drugs, while helpful sometimes, can ultimately lead to some liver and stomach damage, making them not an excellent long-term option for pain relief.
Many of us search for a more sustainable, healthy, and natural way to relieve the pain we may experience. Here are some of this year's best products to ease pain naturally.
Massage Gun
By this year, many of us have heard of this relatively new mechanical gadget, but if you haven't, let's catch you up to speed.
A massage gun is a handheld electronic device that works through something called percussive therapy. If that word seems new, think of a Swedish massage. That's pretty much what a massage gun does, but without the need for an appointment with a massage therapist.
It achieves this natural pain relief through a rubber mallet that oscillates rapidly and repeatedly back and forth, getting deep into muscle tissue. That rubber mallet is connected to a sturdy handle that counterbalances the force of the vacillations, so you can be sure you have a good grip on it.
This machine is arguably the best new method for natural pain relief, as it works fast on the source of your muscle pain. As a bonus, the fact that it reaches so deep into the muscle tissue improves circulation and oxygen flow, creating quicker recovery times for muscle tears.
Natural Balms
Another essential product to have in your arsenal is a good medicated cream or balm. These come in quite a few different options, so search around for the one that suits your needs and activity level.
There is some variety in the balm market, but consider giving CBD balm a try first if you haven't already. Here's why we think it's the best one on the market.
CBD Balm
CBD has been popular in natural pain relief for a few decades now, and for a good reason.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found naturally in the hemp and cannabis plants and has anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties. Luckily, most CBD products are only made from the hemp plant (a close cousin to the cannabis plant) and don't include any psychoactive ingredients.
Many companies have taken this magical little compound and used its powers for good in various pills, tinctures, and yes, even lotions and balms.
For allover treatment, you can, of course, use a CBD capsule or tincture, but we recommend using a balm for immediate and targeted pain relief.
Find a quality balm that includes other calming ingredients like black pepper oil for warming the body pre-workout or activity or turmeric CO2 for soothing properties. Many even come in either cooling effects for sore muscles post-workout or warming effects to get your muscles primed and ready for activity.
Go the Natural Route
Using something more natural and homeopathic for pain relief can provide numerous health benefits beyond just soothing sore muscles. There is no one-size-fits-all remedy for pain relief since everybody is different, but keep trying until you find the one that does exactly what you need it to.
For added comfort, you can even mix and match a few different natural pain relief techniques.
