Healing Massage Topical Creams, Oils, and Lubes
TMJ Pain, Neck Pain and Pelvic Floor Pain Massage Products
I am a big believer in topical products.
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Sombra Original Cool Therapy Gel Cold Pain Relief for Swelling, Growing Pains, Soreness, Post-Workout, Vegan Formula
Here is another long-tested product. I have traveled with this product across the country many times, and cyclists love it. Other brands do not have as much menthol, and other brands add weird dyes. I also use this in my practice and at home. This listing is a "mini" sample size. Large size listed next. *Note: I am recommending the cool Sombra not the warm. The warm is great, but some women are sensitive to it.
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Large Size Cool Therapy Sombra Pump Bottle
I am a big believer in topical products for healing tissue and pain management. If you are going to use Sombra, I suggest the big bottle and the pump is the easiest way to manage the cream.
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Sombra is an easy product to wear under clothes, it feels clean.
Po Sum On Chinese Medicated Oil for Muscle and Nerve Pain
Po Sum On oil is a long-time favorite, and I have also traveled with this oil across country. It was my go-to oil for “intense” cycling leg flushes. I would pour some on (po sum on-get it-haha) my hands to rub it vigorously into the quads, stimulating heat, and it worked like magic. This strong oil is special because if you use it and ice, it will draw out the oil’s cold qualities. If you use it and add heat, it will draw out the oils’ heating qualities. Buy one or buy multiple; this product makes a splendid gift.
Banyan Botanicals Muscle Balm – Organic Muscle Massage Balm with Ashwagandha Root & Epsom Salt
Listing Banyan Botanical products is a slippery slope, as they make so many excellent products. They are an old-school Ayurvedic brand, known for their well-studied and researched commitment to Eastern medicine. This product is rich in healing herbs. To create change, products like these must be used consistently. I would suggest daily use for 3 months with your other therapies. *Contains organic beeswax. FYI, some Banyan Balms contain milk.
Banyan Botanicals Joint Balm – Organic Balm for Joints with Boswellia and Guggulu
​Here is another balm that is rich in healing herbs. Guggulu resin, a powerful anti-inflammatory, also functions in internal herbal formulas for thyroid health and joint care, particularly for painful arthritis. When I was working with herbal medicine, I used to create herbal capsules that contained this herb, and it brought healing to swollen arthritic hands.
*Contains organic beeswax. FYI, some Banyan Balms contain milk.
Banyan Botanicals Breast Care Balm – Organic Herbal Salve with Tulsi & Palmarosa – for Lymph Massage & Breast Health
I am a big believer in at-home self-care and self-massage. In Ayurveda, lymph is moved by daily self-massage called abhyanga massage. You can use oil for self-massage, such as listed below, but can use specialized balms for areas such as joints and the breast tissue. The herbs in this formula promote lymphatic circulation and warm detoxification.
*Contains organic beeswax. FYI, some Banyan Balms contain milk.
More massage oils and body oils will be listed below.
Good Clean Love Almost Naked Water-Based Lube
This is what I use in the office for pelvic floor sessions. If you read product reviews, they are mainly very positive, but it always possible for someone to be sensitive. My personal experience is that I have never had any woman express being sensitive to this product after a pelvic floor session.
Good Clean Love Restore Moisturizing Vaginal Gel, pH-Balanced Vaginal Moisturize
The company Good Clean Love makes many formulas. If you need extra moisture, this formula delivers and is suitable for every stage of life. Regarding pelvic floor therapy, by restoring muscle function and blood flow and nutrient flow to the pelvic floor, some women find that the overall environment feels healthier.
Good Clean Love Regenesis Fertility-Friendly Lubricant, Water-Based Lube
Women often choose pelvic floor manual therapy to restore blood flow to the uterus and lessen physical and emotional tension in their pelvic floor fascia and muscles when trying to become pregnant. This is the lube I recommend to those women, and have had positive feedback!
More vaginal products will be listed below.
Dry Brushing Body Brush with Cactus Bristle
Something I do not prefer: dry brushes made with animal hair. Try this earth-friendly and animal-friendly dry brush instead! Dry brushing is an Ayurvedic skin, lymph, and energy health technique. People in the West mistakenly believe that this was meant for every woman, every day. But in Ayurveda, it was a personal program based on constitution and need. I suggest using it, but start with once to twice a week and apply organic body oil after you do.
