Treat your tired muscles better with musclemud™, our powerful pain-relieving cream. Our formula is designed to target deep-seated aches and provide fast pain relief.
While many topical pain relieving products can treat pain using a topical analgesic such as menthol, only musclemud fully integrates the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese herbs to provide lasting relief. Using centuries-old knowledge, musclemud is formulated for the modern warrior. Each herb offers benefits chosen by an expert herbalist and acupuncturist who understands what muscles need most to recover.
Looking for a more subtle and less fragrant version? Try musclemud light.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a physician.
Active Ingredients
Menthol*+ 7% (topical analgesic), Camphor .6% (topical analgesic)
Inactive Ingredients
Beeswax, cetearyl alcohol (plant derived), cocoa butter*+, corydalis extract, essential oils of wintergreen*+, cinnamon*+, and helichrysum*+, frankincense extract*, gentiana macrophylla root extract, luffa extract, myrrh extract*, quince fruit extract, rhubarb extract*, shea butter*, sweet almond oil, turmeric extract*+.
*Certified Organic + Fair Trade Certified
Brandon (verified owner) –
This stuff is incredible. I applied it after a Spartan Beast race and again that night before bed, woke up the next day feeling like I could go run another one. Worth the $$$!
Erin –
This magic mud sinks down deep to help diminish my post-wod soreness, if not completely alleviate it! On those days that I can still feel the soreness after using it, I cringe to think of how sore I would be without it!
Emi –
It’s amazing and works like magic! I first used it when my neck was sore and stiff after being in a car accident – all my pain was gone the next day! I can’t imagine wodding 5 days a week without it!
Geoff –
Muscle Mud keeps our family of users recovering faster and getting back after it better than anything we’ve ever used before. Two adult CrossFitters, one a trail runner too…two high school athletes running, swimming and playing basketball as well as CrossFitting during season and out of season. We can’t recommend it enough.
Brian Gillin (verified owner) –
This is the first cream I have ever used that helps you heal. All of the creams I have ever tried just numbed the pain, musclemud actually treats the soreness and gets me back to the gym the next day. I love it!
Andre –
I use it before and after workouts. The only thing in my medicine cabinet for sore, achy muscles….
Heather –
After a relatively serious back injury that resulted in multiple back spasms and contracture, Muscle Mud was the only thing that eased the pain. I applied it three times a day for about a week and was able to avoid taking any medication. It saved me! Muscle Mud not only helps with exercise-induced muscle pain, but also aids healing after muscle injury. It’s incredible!
Billy Gaudet –
Muscle Mud provides relief from soreness after each grueling CrossFit workout, day of skiing, and mountain bike ride. The quick effectiveness of the product is pleasantly surprising and therapeutic!
Shannon –
Muscle Mud is amazing! I recently fell on the ice and my neck and wrists were very sore. A friend recommended Muscle Mud and I purchased some that day. I applied it at bedtime that night and the next morning my muscles had relaxed. Within two days I was feeling back to normal. Muscle Mud is different than other muscle creams, it actually heals the muscles. I will always keep this in my cabinet.
Virginia –
This stuff is awesome!! After having trouble sleeping due to cramp achy back muscles, I tried the Musclemud and slept like a baby. A little goes a long way, so you don’t have to use a lot to get results. I really appreciate having an opportunity to purchase a natural cream instead of synthetic over-the-counter ointments. I highly recommend it!!
Lisa Witter –
I’ve tried a number of natural pain relieving creams and I wasn’t sure if they did anything. Sometimes it seemed like they did and sometimes not so much. Last month I had horrible neck pain and had heard about Muscle Mud, so I tired it in desperate hopes it would help. Holy sh*t, first time I used a cream and knew for sure it worked. I put it on my neck/shoulder at night and woke up feeling great. My neck started hurting later that day, so I put on more and within 1-2 hours it was feeling great- no pain. I’ve used it after workouts and feel great, on other aches/pains and it always helps. The anti-inflammatory relief is a big deal because when the inflammation goes down, everything feels better. And, I will only use natural relief, so this is perfect for me. I’m telling everyone with body aches and pains about Muscle Mud. They’ve all loved it.
Jill Stravolemos –
Mud me. My two favorite words for pain relief and recovery. I use it following workouts and after a long day at the office, it works miracles on the stress knots I get in my back. The smell is fabulous and a little Mud goes a long way. I highly recommend it!
Hana N (verified owner) –
I wish this magic salve came in a bigger container because I use it for pretty much everything – after long bus/plane rides, post workouts, kinks in my shoulders after sleeping, random bruises, you name it. Sometimes if I can’t sleep I just rub some on my neck to relax. It works every time and I love that it’s natural so I can reapply without worrying about side effects. If you’re prone to any kind of soreness I would definitely recommend a bottle (or two!).
Frank Fagan –
As I age, I find I get sore more than I used to. A lot more. Muscle Mud has been integral in my recovery process… the speed at which it addresses and relieves my pain is amazing. I’ve also used it after being hunched over my computer for a full workday — quickly resolves the tightness and soreness in my shoulders and neck. I’ve even applied it right after a workout and before I get sore to the places I know were affected… I rarely get sore on those days. The stuff is amazing!
Lindsay Long –
I use this product on my patient athletes and competitors. As a sports medicine acupuncturist I have to get my patients out of pain and back in the game QUICK. This product definitely helps and speeds up the process. Chinese Herbs to the rescue! Thanks for the awesome product!
Michelle Drumm –
I recently backpacked a strenuous 80 mile stretch of the Arizona Trail – so many ups and downs! On trips like that, I’m used to muscle aches keeping me up all night, which sucks because sleep is crucial to handle those long hikes. I recently discovered Muscle Mud and decided to take it with me on this trip, and I’m so glad I did! At the end of each day, I’d slather some on my calves and quads. Not only did I sleep like a baby, but it definitely helped make the tent (and maybe me?) smell better! The frankincense and myrrh is such a delight – makes it so much more enjoyable than your average drug store menthol rub. There’s probably a therapeutic reason for its inclusion, but the smell alone made me grateful for that touch! Muscle Mud is now a permanent part of my backpacking kit!
Cindy Hohman –
Muscle Mud is absolutely my go-to product to help me get back to doing what I love. It allows me to keep cycling, strength training, hiking, and more, all while managing permanent injuries and the challenges of each new decade I spend on this planet. In addition to being great for healing aches and pains, it always feels like a warm blanket when I put it on at night before bed.
Emma –
It’s my go-to after a long swim or swim meets. It helps alleviate the muscle soreness, especially in my shoulders.
Toni Lynn –
MuscleMud is a must-have in our house. As a mom who often carries a heavy load, it helps ease the tension and pain in my shoulders and traps. I’ve used it to relieve neck and shoulder pain after a nasty hiking fall, and it’s also our go-to for menstrual cramps for both my daughter and me. It’s the first thing we reach for—long before any anti-inflammatories.
My kids use it after every soccer practice, swim meet, and game to soothe sore muscles, and I feel good knowing they’re using something safe and natural. Every ingredient in MuscleMud is a gift from nature, locally sourced, and something I can truly trust.
Jenny Bisha (verified owner) –
Smells wonderful. Melts in deeply to provide a calming, overall healing sensation. It’s the perfect addition to follow-up acupuncture and speed healing, which isn’t getting faster as I get older. I even use MuscleMud on my 7 and 10 year old children and they love it. So thankful for this product!
Kathi –
We hiked with friends last summer and since we’re all over 65 our legs and knees were aching. We applied it after dinner and we all woke up with no pain. I’ve since used it to message my husbands neck after exercise. This is a great product! I’m never without some on hand.
Beth Buchanan (verified owner) –
I’ve used MuscleMud since it’s infancy (over 10 years now), and nothing else compares. Packed with traditional Chinese herbs, it melts away muscle tension, boosts circulation, and turns recovery into a spa-like ritual. Thank you Heather for your wisdom, passion and this amazing product! Highly recommend!
maggie –
Amazing Stuff!!! With high level trainer it works wonders on nagging things going on and it has helped me tremendously throughout my cycle and bad cramps on pelvic/ low back. It is a savior for me in time of need!!!
Jennesa Yanez –
This stuff is magic!!! Seriously- any injuries or muscle soreness we have in our family we use this stuff and it works incredibly!
Kirsten Dunn –
As a body worker I recommend muscle mud to all my clients!
Cari –
Muscle Mud is the real deal! We have loved it from the start and love it even more during its “second life”. It relieves muscle soreness better than any other cream or spray I’ve used. It’s texture is perfect and it smells sooooo good! I love knowing it’s natural and actually helping the body heal instead of just masking the soreness. Thank you Heather!