I first discovered Primal Sport Mud in my Runner Box last month. I have to admit I was a little skeptical about the product and wondered if it could help me. I had been having some achiness from an inflamed tibial tendon in my shin area and was willing to try anything.
What is Primal Sport Mud? How does it work?
“Primal Sport Mud is a natural alternative for quick recovery. It contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, scents or stimulants – just extracts from ancient plant matter. This primal organic matter is naturally powerful: it provides a stabilized source of electrolytes and antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. This helps the human body get back into fighting shape, naturally” (Primalsportmud.com)
“When heat is applied to Primal Sport Mud, its jet black color and molecular structure absorb and convert the heat into beneficial infrared energy – which stimulates micro circulation. Improved circulation removes toxins and speeds up recovery”
I decided to give it a “test run”. I applied the “mud” to my shin area and then soaked in a hot tub for 20 minutes. The mud gradually dissolved and didn’t leave any residue at all. The next morning, I did notice the area was feeling less sore. I still wasn’t convinced and needed to test it out a bit more.
Like any brilliant runner, I continued to up my mileage even though I was still having some shin pain. This time I went with the recommended treatment. I applied the Primal Mud to the area, covered with plastic wrap and then applied a heating pad for 20 minutes. It is a thin “mud” that is more the consistency of a cream or lotion. I again noticed a significant lessening of the soreness and tenderness in the area. I continued to use the treatment for a number of weeks. I can honestly say that I do believe I am getting relief of my soreness. This is a product that I will continue to use for myself as part of my recovery regimen. I think of it as a little spa treatment for my muscles.
I needed some other guinea pigs to test it out on so I gave a few samples to my Moms Run This Town group to test out. Here’s what they had to say:
“I have been dealing with sore calves & Achilles tendons for about two weeks. I tried the Primal Mud treatment and felt much more relaxed, less stiff. The day I used treatment with a heating pad and my residual pain was gone after that. Good stuff!”
“I tried Primal Mud on a sore calf, after a 6 mile run, and loved it. It felt like a mini spa treatment. Seemed to relax my muscle that had been strained from wearing heels and a previous knee surgery. I liked the feeling of warmth vs cold-more soothing.”
(Disclaimer: I was given a free sample of Primal Sport Mud to review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Interested in trying it out for yourself? I’ve got 2 gift packs to give away which include a 2 oz bottle of Primal Sport Mud, T shirt and string bag. Enter below:
How do you treat your sore muscles? Ice? Heat? Any tips that work for you?
Would love to try this stuff. I bet it would have been sooooo helpful over the past few months!
I’m really enjoying using it and I do think it helps my sore calves.
I have never heard of primal mud. Glad to hear that it has helped you. See you never know what little nice surprise you may come across in those boxes.
I know really! I felt like it definitely helped my calf feel better so why not?
My family already thinks I’m weird, so why not put mud on my sore muscles? LOL!
OH my family thinks I am nuts too! Gives them something to talk about 🙂
I would be using it likely on my legs or my back / shoulders if it can go there. I sometimes run weird on longer runs and tighten up getting sore across the back of my shoulders. Probably just tensing up when tired.
Also, wanted to drop by just to say I saw a Moms Run This Town car magnet today on way to work and immediately thought of you, haha.
I think it would work great on your neck and shoulders. My posture kind of goes to pot on long runs as well. Glad you saw our magnet-I love when that happens. We are really growing so much it’s amazing! Maybe your wife will join one of our chapters 🙂
Yeah. She might. Right now she is sure she will not like running, but has agreed to do the 5K when we go for Tower of Terror. I think she will get hooked and like it, she denies it will happen. But when she does, I will bring it up, haha.
Our group also has some run/walkers and lots of stroller moms so I hope she gives it a try!
I have recurring Achilles tendonitis and occassional knee pain when I run too long. I think this would work great!
Oh I think so too!
Awesome! I love natural! I would try it on my calf – sometimes those babies hurt after running 🙂
They do indeed! It’s worked really well on my calf and shin area.Good luck 🙂
Like so many of you, my calves ache after a long run. I would even try this on my lower back…well…I’d have to get hubby to mud me lol!
Now that sounds interesting-LOL. It has really helped my calves and shins feel better. Thanks for entering and hope to see you again
I have never heard of Primal Mud before but it looks really cool! My left calf has been bothering me- I would love to try it out!
I am really liking it and I think it’s really helped me. Good luck!
Interesting! I’d never heard of it until you mentioned it in your Runnerbox. I’d be curious to try it out especially with all of the calf problems I’ve been having!
I think it might help. It’s really helped my tibial tendon area.
oh my aching calf muscles! I am upping the miles a bit and am just a little sore. I haven’t heard of this product before but looks interesting!
It’s really been helping me and my shin/calf. Can’t hurt give it a try!
I am having a devil of a time with shin splints as I prepare for my first 25 K trail race so this product sounds wonderful!
ugh those shin splints are the worst! It wont’ hurt to try! Thanks for entering 🙂
This sounds really interesting! I wonder if this would help a sore back?
I don’t see why not!
the thing on my body that hurts the worst is my back but I also get problems time to time with my knees
I think it would help both of those-good luck and thanks for entering
I don’t have injuries, but def have some aches and pains after long or hard workouts and would be curious to see how it works!
I’m really enjoying it and I do think it helps. Thanks for entering 🙂
Really interesting, I’d love to try it on my quads and calves since both are often sore after a long run.
It would be great! Thanks for entering
This stuff looks neat! I’d try it out on my IT band!
I’m really liking it on my shin and calf. Good luck!
Very good to have natural alternatives for quick recovery. Thanks for sharing. Runner will really need those stuff.
I really like the product. Thanks for entering
I’d love to try this product on my sore hip!
Ooh I bet it would feel good too! Thanks for entering.
I wonder if it works for tight hips, would like to give it a try.
haven’t tried it there but I don’t see why not. I’m loving it on my calf and shin. Thanks for entering 🙂