During a recent visit with my sister we turned our social time into what seems like more of a science experiment. No Weird Science, just a simple little topical treatment for the soreness in her knees. She had been in pain for years, brought on from one accident after another.
I will admit that I cannot just sit idol when I see someone is in pain. I will offer whatever I can for someone who is not a medical specialist, like an ice pack or warm rice pack. This time I took out a bottle of Transderma magnesium oil. I know that sounds strange, but this stuff is topical, and even if it did nothing else she would get a little mini massage of the area, right? I suggested to her that she could apply some to her knee after her shower that evening.
The evening continued on with a quiet relaxed movie on TV and a little fun teasing back and forth, just like the old days. Then out of the blue my sister told me her how much her right leg was bothering her. I thought the magnesium oil didnt help, but then she told me she put it on her left leg. The pain went away in her left leg, and now the pain in her right leg really stood out.
This idea of applying magnesium oil to the sore spots was a great experiment. After trying many pain relief methods my sister was not expecting much. My next question had to be asked. Why didn’t you put it on both legs?
The interesting thing about transdermal application of magnesium is the broad range of effect. Yes in this case we did a topical application right on the spot with pain. The magnesium contained in this topically applied Transderma magnesium oil is quickly absorbed and distributed to wherever it is needed.
Eventually my sister did apply the Transderma magnesium oil to her other leg, but she made me wonder. She had a smile on her face as she spoke about her other leg. She didnt realize how much pain she had carried until it was no longer an issue, and she was truly surprised that this application worked. I was surprised too, but mostly pleased that such a simple external use could have such a positive effect.
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