Make Magnesium Oil to Soothe Leg Pain

Combine herbs and magnesium oil to create a cream that will soothe inflammation and leg pain. Say goodbye to muscle cramps!

Leg pain is a common issue that can be a result of different factors. The majority of cases are associated with joint disease or injuries that affect the bones, tendons, and ligaments. Although the best way to soothe leg pain is fixing the underlying cause, here’s a simple recipe you can try to relieve the discomfort.

Not eating a healthy, balanced diet and overworking the legs during work or exercise increases your risk of injury. On the other hand, leg cramps could also be caused by non-diagnosed conditions such as arthritis.

Because of it, the most effective way to soothe leg pain is having a consultation with your regular physician. Nevertheless, when it comes to muscle pain, magnesium deficit is usually a contributing factor.

How magnesium works

Magnesium is a mineral found in nature that is essential to maintaining good health. Every cell in our bodies contain a bit of it. According to Healthline, magnesium works as a helper molecule because it’s an essential cofactor in many molecular processes.

In fact,  a research team in the Netherlands found that magnesium is involved in more than 600 processes in the body. Thus, it plays an essential role in the health of the heart, brain and skeletal muscles.

It affects mechanisms like energy creation, gene maintenance, and nervous system regulation.

So how does this has to do with your legs? Because leg muscles are skeletal muscles, leg cramps and pain could be one of the first symptoms of a magnesium deficiency.

Even though it’s known to have such a key role in so many enzymatic processes, most people don’t fulfill their daily intake requirements. In fact, around 50% of US and EU’s population ingest less than the recommended amount.

Even though you should strive to up your magnesium intake, you can also reap some of its benefits through the skin. Using this simple DIY magnesium oil you’ll be able to soothe leg pain and get rid of cramps.

The benefits of magnesium oil

Nevertheless, magnesium oil isn’t really an oil after all. In fact, this is a solution of magnesium chloride and water.

You shoul apply magnesium every day, either before showering or before going to bed. Magnesium oil is especially effective to soothe leg pain caused by cramps or poor circulation.

Even though magnesium is very beneficial, many comercial products contain other additives that can be harsh on delicate skin.

To avoid these types of side effects, you can do a DIY magnesium oil. In this recipe, we’ll be adding other anti-inflammatory ingredients to help fight pain and poor circulation in the limbs.

Our recipe is a little on the creamy side, but this makes it easier to massage into the skin. However, if you prefer your oil to be more liquid, you can replace the butter and wax with grape seed or almond oil.

Magnesium Oil to soothe leg pain

Ingredients

• 7 ½ tablespoons arnica flowers
• 3 tablespoons magnesium oil
• 7 ½ tablespoons dried comfrey leaves
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon beeswax
• 3 tablespoons shea butter
• 1 glass container

Directions

• First, mix the arnica flowers, comfrey leaves and olive oil, then heat over a double boiler.
• Lower heat and let simmer for two to three hours, making sure it doesn’t boil dry.
• Then, add the beeswax and let melt.
• Mix in the shea butter and other two remaining ingredients until well incorporated.
• Remove from heat and let cool until a layer begins to form on top.
• While the product is cooling, combine the magnesium oil and aloe vera gel in a heat resistant container.
• Then, add the solution to the beeswax mixture.
• Stir for five minutes as it solidifies.
• Close the container and store in a cool, dry place.

Application

• Take a little of the cream and gently massage into your legs.
• Continue rubbing for 10 minutes and relax.
• Remember that the magnesium takes about 20-30 minutes to absorb into your skin. Avoid washing your skin for half an hour so that the oil has time to work.

Other uses…

Although this ointment works great for reducing pain and inflammation in the legs, you can also use it for other conditions:

• Pain in the shoulders and neck
• Lower back tension
• Stiffness in the joints
• Tension headaches
• Stomach aches
• Nausea and morning sickness

Nevertheless, if after using this remedy leg pain is keeping you from doing your usual activities, it would be best to consult a doctor.

It might be easier to soothe your leg pain after consulting with a professional. While you wait for your appointment, rub a bit of this cream and try to increase your magnesium intake!