Your Secret Weapon Against DOMS: How Two Soaks & a Lotion Transform Recovery

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the familiar stiffness and pain that sets in 24 to 48 hours after a tough workout. For dedicated athletes, it's a rite of passage, but managing it effectively is key to consistent training and injury prevention.

The secret to explosive recovery lies in a powerful duo we call the DOMS BOMB: a combination of our Hot Mustard Soak and Magnesium Soak. Together, these two soaks supercharge your muscle recovery, offering double the benefits in a single, deeply restorative bath.

Our Wintergreen Magnesium Soak is a blend of the purest pharmaceutical-grade Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts) and Magnesium Chloride. Magnesium is one of the seven key macro-minerals essential for muscle function. As you soak, your body absorbs the magnesium, which helps to relax and soothe tired muscles, replenish depleted stores, and reduce the risk of cramping. Research shows that magnesium chloride, in particular, is more easily absorbed by the body than sulfate, making it a highly effective choice for a deep recovery.

The magic of our Hot Mustard Soak comes from its active ingredients: Mustard Seed Powder, Wintergreen Oil, Camphor, and Eucalyptus Oil. When added to a steaming hot bath, the Mustard Seed Powder creates an intense, warming sensation that helps to increase blood circulation. This improved blood flow is crucial for recovery as it helps to flush out toxins like lactic acid and reduce inflammation, a key cause of DOMS. The natural anti-inflammatory properties of these ingredients work to relieve pain and stiffness, while the oils also help clear respiratory congestion, making it a fantastic detoxifying and rejuvenating soak.

As our Sports Massage Therapist, Daliah Hurwitz, says, “It can be hard initially to convince my rugby players and athletes who are more accustomed to showers, that a long, hot bath can help them recover from a tough match or training session, but once they have tried it and experienced the benefits, they are converts! The Wintergreen DOMS BOMB is a regular part of my recovery protocol.”

But the ritual doesn't end when you step out of the bath. For a complete recovery protocol, we recommend following up with our Magnesium Body Lotion. After your muscles are primed and relaxed from the soak, massaging in the lotion provides a continuous, targeted delivery of magnesium. This dual-action approach—soaking and then applying—helps to lock in the benefits, further reducing stiffness and soreness, and providing long-lasting relief. The lotion’s moisturizing properties also help to nourish the skin, leaving you feeling fresh and ready to go.

With regular use of this three-step protocol—Magnesium Soak, Hot Mustard Soak, and Magnesium Body Lotion—you'll experience a significant reduction in muscle stiffness and soreness, with little to no cramping during or after training. If you don’t have a bath, you can still get the benefits by soaking your feet in a tub of hot water with a sachet of each soak. Relax, enjoy, and prepare to elevate your performance.