musclemud™ natural pain relief cream
This is not your grandma's aspirin cream.
Whether you’re logging miles, bagging peaks, or chasing PRs
(and maybe doing it all between school drop-offs) —musclemud™ helps you bounce back faster. Powered by Traditional Chinese Medicine, trusted by endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and clinicians.
Modern Recovery Meets Ancient Wisdom.
musclemud™ MuscleMud™ was born at the intersection of pain, performance, and plant medicine. After a devastating car crash left her with chronic injuries, our founder, Heather, found real healing not in Western painkillers—but in the traditional herbal blends of Chinese medicine.
As an athlete and a mom, she needed something that worked fast, felt clean, and aligned with her values. So she made it.
How IT Works
boost circulation naturally
Stimulates blood flow and clears “stagnation” with herbs like rhubarb and cinnamon—helping your muscles reset faster.
cools pain & inflammation
Menthol and camphor provide instant relief while anti-inflammatory botanicals like turmeric and corydalis go to work deep in the tissue.
supports deep muscle repair
Plant resins like frankincense and myrrh support cellular healing—so you're not just numbing the pain, you're rebuilding stronger.
meet our products.
musclemud™ products are unlike any other pain relieving creams on the market today because they’re specifically formulated by a board-certified herbalist and acupuncturist using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our products work to treat the root cause of muscle pain—not just the pain itself.
musclemud™
This unique blend of plants, roots, and resins helps aid in muscle recovery after even the hardest workouts. Use immediately after exertion and at night to ease pain and help muscles recover faster. Made almost entirely from locally-sourced ingredients from local farms committed to organic farming practices, musclemud is equally packed with integrity and environmental stewardship.
Natural Muscle Recovery, Pain Relief, and What Makes MuscleMud™ Work
What is musclemud™ and how does it work?
muslcemud™ is a natural recovery cream rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It blends potent herbs with menthol and camphor to reduce pain, increase circulation, and promote deep tissue healing. Unlike typical menthol rubs, it doesn’t just cool the surface—it helps your body recover at the root.
What ingredients make it effective for muscle pain and recovery?
musclemud™ is powered by time-tested botanicals:
- Turmeric gives MuscleMud its golden glow and fights inflammation at the source. Two forms work together to clear soreness and stagnation from tough workouts or everyday stress.
- Rhubarb acts as a natural coolant, telling your muscles the party’s over. It reduces post-exertion heat and flushes debris from muscles and tendons, making room for healing.
- Frankincense + Myrrh, a classic Chinese medicine duo, reduce swelling, calm spasms, and ease muscle tightness from overuse or strain.
Can I use musclemud™ every day after training?
Yes. It’s designed for daily use by athletes, especially after intense sessions or races. Apply to sore legs, tight shoulders, or overworked joints post-exertion for faster recovery and lasting relief—without synthetic junk.
What makes musclemud™ different from other pain creams?
Most muscle rubs just provide temporary cooling. MuscleMud™ uses herbal intelligence to actually reduce inflammation and support circulation. It’s 100% plant-based, free of synthetic preservatives, and aligned with TCM healing traditions—not just surface-level relief.
Who is musclemud™ for?
It’s made for athletes—runners, lifters, cyclists, tri moms—who push their bodies hard and care about how they recover. It’s also trusted by acupuncturists, physical therapists, and chiropractors across the U.S.
Is musclemud™ natural and eco-conscious?
Absolutely. It’s plant-based, non-toxic, and made with ethically sourced herbs. We’re committed to sustainable practices in both our ingredients and packaging (including paper-based samples coming soon).
warrior by day. dirty by night.
Our muscle creams and salves are designed to be applied at two times: immediately after exertion and at night before sleep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body’s energy manifests in two broad qualities. Yang is hot, fiery, and intense—like your muscles during activity. Yin is cool and quiet—like your body at rest. Using this energy to its advantage, musclemud taps into Yin and Yang to cool sore muscles during the day and aid in recovery at night.
at dirty, our name is mud (and Heather).
Heather Terry is a woman who knows challenge – and pain. As the result of a life altering car accident with a semi-tractor trailer, subsequent lumbar disc replacement, and fertility issues, she chose to leave her career in corporate finance to pursue a calling in Chinese Medicine — determined to educate herself in more holistic ways to treat pain and disease. As a single mother navigating an autoimmune disease, she has developed the belief that our challenges ultimately become our greatest strengths. It is for the stories she hears and the pain she treats within the clinic she owns (Be Well by MOOV) and for the warriors she is lucky enough to work alongside, that dirty products are made.
Her message is this: “Here’s to allowing challenge to shape us, to listening to what our bodies need along the way, and to remembering that this beautiful planet has all the resources needed to fuel our pursuits at living a full life. I’m glad you’ve found dirty and I hope you find musclemud to be a trusted companion along the way.”
