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Just a bunch of stuff to stop pain in your head, shoulders, knees, and toes (knees and toes).
Please note that these aren't medical recommendations. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any kind of treatment.
Reviewers also mentioned this helping with the sting of hand sanitizing/washing during COVID-19, with itchiness under casts, and with pain from radiation treatments.
Promising review: "This has to be the best aloe vera I have ever used! I had a severe sun burn. I ordered this product and it can the next day. When I open it. It had a pleasant spearmint smell. It was refreshing on the burn. I only needed to apply twice a day." —Sweet Mabel Anne
Get it from Amazon for $5.49.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this product. I wasn't sure how it was much different than rolling any other frozen thing on your body. I'm beyond pleasantly surprised. I've used it for sinus pain, migraines, swollen neck glands, under-eye circles/bags, inflamed acne, TMJ pain, etc. Not to mention, when I used it on my face, it leaves my skin feeling tight and wakes me up in the mornings. It also stays cold for forever but never sweats or leaves water behind. It's like magic. I also bought one for my mom who suffers from nerve damage in her arms and legs. I think it'll really help when she has bad pain days." —Jessica McRee
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "I have suffered from chronic knee pain while running for years now after experiencing an injury. With running being one of my hobbies, I thought I’d never run again without being in extreme pain. These little contraptions have changed my life. I now run without even the slightest pain in my knee. The only thing is that it’s kinda uncomfortable without long pants on. But that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to take for no pain. I’d highly recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.88 (available in four colors).
It's also a lot more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly than wine wands or other competitors — a single bottle of this can be used to treat up to 55 glasses of wine, as opposed to wands that can only do a few glasses each before they get tossed. Drop It recommends 1-2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2-3 for a glass of red, and 7-9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be raring to go!
Promising review: "I became really sensitive to wine in my thirties and through a lot of trial and painful error, I thought I might have to give up on wine altogether. Then I found out about the preservatives being a possible cause and decided to give this product a shot. So glad I did!! I'm still pretty sensitive to reds but this helps tremendously so that I can have a glass with dinner without a headache immediately settling in. Whites cause me no problem what so ever! I love that it takes so little product to make a difference to a whole bottle. Just a few drops, a few minutes and we are good to go." —CastawayIrons
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
BioMed DB Design is a Washington-based small business established in 2010 that specializes in ergonomically-designed hot and cold therapy packs.
For a half hour of heat, you can microwave it for two minutes; for cold therapy, you can leave it in the freezer.
Promising review: "The neck and shoulder heater came on time. I love the style of it with the upright collar. Stays warm for a half hour and the main reason I bought it was because it wasn't scented...had a hard time finding a neck warmer that wasn't aromatherapy. Very well made. I toss it in the microwave, throw it over my shoulders and sit in my recliner and heat up my neck then do some neck stretches as warm muscles are more flexible. Has been a godsend for my stiff-tight neck muscles, keep up the good work!!!" —Kathy
Get it from BioMed DB Design on Etsy for $29.99.
Promising review: "This is a very pleasant lavender aroma. It's just the right potency so as not to be overwhelming as you're soaking. The epsom salts are just what I need after a long day. It really helps my low back pain and is very soothing for tired legs as well. This creates lots of wonderful suds and makes quite the luxurious bath. Even my husband uses it. We've been using Dr. Teal's for many years — this is one of our favorites. We find that we both get a better night's rest as it helps us to relax and unwind from the hectic day. Absolutely recommend!" —Yorkie Mama
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
It even comes with an adjustable strap if you're someone who tosses and turns in their sleep (or if you're using it to recover from an injury that may lead to limited mobility). Psst — a lot of pregnant reviewers and reviewers with arthritis pain and cartilage pain swore by this, too!
Promising review: "Goodbye side-sleeper back pain! I love this knee pillow. It is small and compact so it is not cumbersome like trying to place a regular pillow between the knees. The shape of the pillow allows for perfect placement between knees or upwards toward the thigh area. It does help back pain that is caused by the back not being aligned for side sleepers. The cover is removable for washing." —J. Gotsch
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
Promising review: "I’ve had migraines all my life — I’m 31 now. I’ve been on all kinds of prescriptions that work, but make me so sleepy... I’ve been using this stick for one week now, and it’s amazing! I rubbed it on at the first hint of a headache/migraine and it takes care of it fast. I haven’t taken a prescription migraine since I started using it." —Amanda Braswell
Read BuzzFeed's review of the migraine stick for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Reviewers also use it to help cleanse buildup on their scalps, prevent dryness, strengthen their nail beds, and just generally ~breathe in~ because it smells so darn relaxing.
Promising review: "I used this to soften my callused skin on my foot. It helped a lot to give me pain relief and to help reduce the callused skin. I also use it on toe nails and rough skin on skin. You do have to get used to the tea tree smell. But I now find the smell therapeutic and it quickly dissipates. Excellent quality!" —JJH
Get it fro Amazon for $8.95.
To cool the mask, you can leave it in the freezer; to warm it up you can leave it in warm water for a few minutes. You can even take the fabric off the gel mask to use it separately.
Promising review: "I suffer from chronic pain, which can result in some pretty nasty headaches from the stress. That leaves me with some super tension around my eyes, and a lot of sensitivity to light. This product was a dream combination for me. The cooling gel mask chills very quickly in the freezer, and has put me to sleep from the relief more than once. It really helps with all of my aches, and if I'm having a lot of light sensitivity I'll just layer the mask over the cooling mask! The sleep mask itself is silky smooth. It's fallen off while I'm sleeping more than once, but that's never been an issue for me personally. By the time I'm asleep, not much will wake me up. I prefer it to having a really tight mask, because that would just give me headaches (exactly the thing I'm trying to avoid). I love this set and it's worth dropping the money. Plus, the mask is super cute! You'll get over feeling like a superhero with the cooling mask once you feel how wonderfully chill it is!" —Mimi
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in four colors).
Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!
Promising review: "I ordered this two weeks ago after seeing rave reviews. So grateful I did. Yesterday I got the worst burn. It was unbelievable. I applied this four times over 24 hours. When I woke up this morning it was a lot better and has just gotten increasingly better throughout the day. The burn is mostly faded, and the pain is so much better. I hope to never burn this badly again, but I will be stockpiling this lotion all the same." —Carolina G.
Get it from Amazon for $7.69.
Reviewers with TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome and related pain issues also swear by this, as well as reviewers using it post-wisdom teeth removal.
Each wrap comes with four hot/cold packs — you can insert two of them into the headband at a time, and can either keep them in the freezer for cold therapy, or microwave them for heat therapy.
Promising review: "Wow! This is such an awesome product. I have had TMJ issues for most of my life, but a few months ago I started experiencing popping and extreme pain in my jaw from grinding my teeth. I grind my teeth when I'm awake and stressed, but the dentist insisted I should get a night guard that cost $500! He also recommended doing warm compresses and I discovered this wonderful wrap. There has been such a difference for my jaw since using this that I'm extremely grateful for it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.49 (available in pink and blue).
Amy's Printable Shop is an Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in printable inserts, calendars, gifts, and trackers.
Each journal comes with three unique pages, two cover pages and a standard day tracking page. Each tracking page includes a space for the date, weather, temperature, conditions, and humidity as well as sleep, pain, brain fog, mood, and stress symptoms, along with a tracker for food, medication, supplements and vitamins, and other notes.
Promising review: "I bought this for my mother. She was diagnosed with a painful condition. I feel in those situations you give energy over the things you can control. Having her take time every day to write out how she is feeling and what she ate will help her break down the things that are good for her and the things she needs to avoid. Thank you for the great purchase!" —Ashley Marsh
Get it from Amy's Printable Shop on Etsy for $2.10 (originally $7).
(Psst — you should consult with your doctor before trying anything new involving your neck/back area to make sure it's safe for you!)
You can extra personalize the fit based on your needs, too, because there's not only the wraparound belt, but a secondary belt installed over it so you can control the compression you need in certain areas.
Promising review: "This is one terrific product. I have severe SI dysfunction and have been trying to remedy my ailment with cortisone shots, physical therapy, etc. Nothing seemed to help until I read up on this belt. I decided to order and try it and to my amazement I just put it on and I am feeling so much better. I really can’t believe it. I told my chiropractor as well, and he wanted to see it. I am so glad that there was this product to help me to relieve my SI pain. Kudos to the company!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.89 (available in two colors and three sizes).
People also swear by this for long car rides!
Promising review: "A few weeks into working from home five days a week I started having a lot of hip/leg/back pain. I have a good Herman Miller task chair that had been fine for one to two days of WFH a week, but wasn't working for me full time. In the early afternoons my lower back would start cramping. I did some research and bought this pillow and it immediately helped! I also took it on a two week road trip since a three-day road trip earlier this year had made a mess of my lower body that lingered for weeks — and no pain! What really drove me to write this review was that yesterday, unknowingly, I worked all day sitting on my chair without my cushion. I had removed it to use as a spare chair at my dinner table and forgot to put it back. At the end of the day hip was aching and I realized why! Today it's back on my chair and I'm already feeling better." —Lorene
Get it from Amazon for $33.95 (get this price by clicking the "20% off coupon" on the product page).
Promising review: "I love these gloves, I’m actually wearing them right now. I am a degree in computer science which means that I’m constantly using my hands to code and mess around on computers. I use a computer at home and at work. By the end of the day my hands are sore and they hurt. These gloves work miracles. Before bed I put these on and I wear them all night. I get a good night's sleep when I wear them and I can tell when I forget to put them on because I sleep awful. I also like how easy it is to wash them. I hand wash but I’ll admit a couple of times I’ve just thrown in the washing machine because I was too tired to hand wash and they turn out completely fine, literally the same as if I would’ve hand washed. I’m 26 and I wear these gloves. My grandma is 69 and she wears these gloves. We both love these gloves very much!" —BritMcConnell
Get a pair from Amazon for $13.97 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "After many years of razor burn on my face/neck, I finally broke down and bought this per friend's recommendation. I have sensitive skin and had given up hope that anything could help. This totally changed my outlook on shaving. My neck especially would be the worst. I dab it on immediately after I rinse and dry, post-shave. It does burn a bit but that goes away pretty quickly. Totally worth it to not have razor burn/bumps anymore. I only apply it once after shaving even though the directions recommend repeat applications the following day. Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed!" —bill nye
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
These "Warmies" are each filled with all-natural grain and dried lavender, so you can microwave them to use them as heating pads or pop in a sealed bag in the freezer for two to three hours to use them as a cold pack.
Promising review: "Love Warmies and have told pretty much everyone I know about them, especially friends who are prone to cramps or backache and could use a cute heating pad, or who have trouble sleeping since holding mine even helps with insomnia. You won't regret getting one; in fact, it may be tough to resist collecting them all because they're so cute!" —SH
Get it from Amazon for $21.65+ (available in 17 animals).
Promising review: "I have plantar fasciitis but hate wearing shoes in the house. These slippers are comfy and prevent pain, even when I'm standing or walking around, way better than other slippers I've had. I bought my first pair of these two years ago and wore them constantly. Even after two years, they were still in decent shape but the padding was worn down so I purchased again." —Rease K.
Another promising review: "LOVE these slippers! They are my favorite and only go to slippers and I've tried MANY! They are perfect for my needs, of helping my back and foot pain while standing up cooking or walking around the house doing chores. I usually go through two pairs a year but that's because I wear them nonstop when I'm not in bed and up and about around the house. For those wondering, I do wear them outdoors as well to take out the trash and check the mail and they hold up perfectly. When they need washing, I put mine in the washing machine and then throw them in the dryer. If you're not comfortable putting them in the dryer (on low heat), I have also air dried them under a fan as well but I personally prefer the dryer. I definitely recommend these slippers for anyone with back or foot pain who needs a comfortable slipper with support and that will stand the test of time. You'll feet will definitely thank you for this purchase!" —Melissa H.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes 5-12 and seven colors).
Body Essentials Herbal Care is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in zero waste hair and skincare.
Promising review: "I will always buy this for my dad. He's diabetic, has advanced neuropathy in his feet and ankles, worked 40+ years as a meat cutter on a cemented floor, and has Charko (the calcification of veins, with limited ankle joint rotation). I rub this AMAZING cream onto his feet before bed every night. If I don't he wakes up in pain and his feet/ankle joints are stiff. This cream is a godsend." —uenaverin160
Get it from Body Essentials Herbal Care on Etsy for $25 (psst — this item ships for free!).
Promising review: "I've suffered from neck pain and headaches related to neck pain for quite some time and it has been getting worse in the past couple months. I decided to try a neck massager and after researching and reading many reviews I settled on this product. Boy, did I make the right decision. It sounds wild, but after using this a couple times, my neck and head pain decreased greatly. I was experiencing pain every time I used my computer for work, and that has practically vanished. I highly recommend this massager for neck pain. It is quite a strong massager, but not too intense. The heat is fabulous too. My expectations were not high, so this has been a terrific surprise." —sara
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
In The Forest Bath Co. is a Colorado-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in handmade bath and body products.
Promising review: "These shower steamers worked so well for my headaches! They don't dissolve too quickly as long as you follow the directions, they're packaged nicely, and the smell is great." —Courtney
Get a pack of six from In The Forest Bath Co. on Etsy for $11.50.
Promising review: "I bought these glasses because doing a lot of school work on my computer or even staring at my phone for too long will kill my eyes. I’m talking serious eye pain after about two continuous hours of staring at a screen, and I can be on my computer for 8+ hours at a time. After hearing all the rave about these glasses I decided to buy some, and they seriously make all the difference. I did a lot of digging to make sure I bought glasses that work and these really did. I’ve been working on a huge project recently that keeps me up from noon to sometimes three in the morning, and I had no eye pain the whole time, when normally it would take all of two hours and I would have to quit because my eyes would hurt so bad. These glasses are a serious life-, pain-, and productivity-saver. I only wish I would have found them five years ago!" —D
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.24+ (available in seven style combinations).
Hello, my toenails are a problem children for two reasons: one is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown, and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper.
Promising review: "We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one, especially during this COVID-19 health crisis!" —T.S.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.
Promising review: "I've been working from home due to COVID and began experiencing wrist pain. The soft cushion from both items provided the relief I needed. Great products and price!" —Gaga15
Get it from Amazon for $15.46 (available in three sizes and 14 colors).
Promising review: "I went on my first walk in years without pain the second day of trying these socks! I had almost given up trying to relieve the intense burning/soreness due to my plantar fasciitis, but I decided to try one last product. These socks have already changed my life and have allowed me to start working out again! Highly recommend." —Emily
Get a pair from Amazon for $14.95 (available in four sizes and nine colors).
The Ferris Wheels is a North Carolina-based Etsy shop established in 2008 that specializes in microwave heat pack, cold packs, rice flax heating pads, and neck wraps in various designs.
Options for the set include a neck wrap, two wrist wraps, foot warmers and a neck warmer.
Promising review: The office kit is awesome! I have used the thermal packs a few times, including heating up the wrist rests on days I type a lot. So stylish and healing! Thanks for making such awesome products!" —Sara Kohn
Get it from The Ferris Wheels on Etsy for $24.95+ (available in individual pieces or in sets, as well as 10 colors).
This pad has three different heat settings and an auto-shut off for safety, *plus* is totally machine washable.
Promising review: "Unlike many heating pads, Mighty Bliss has a longer and more flexible surface to reach a greater area simultaneously. Having had extensive spinal reconstruction over the years, I find tightness typically follows extended activity. Mighty Bliss reaches both my lower back and neck, adapting to my body shape for more effective reach. I had essentially given up on home heating pads until Mighty Bliss but how keep it readily available for quick use when the time is right." —Gail Eberlin
Get it from Amazon for $26.97
Promising review: "I’ve been dealing with severe plantar fasciitis pain for a few weeks. It’s been bad enough that every step hurts and at times I hobble around like an old person and I’m only in my thirties. I bought this thinking that at least it’s cheap and it couldn’t hurt. Well, let me tell you, I’ve only used it twice, but I’m already ready to call it a lifesaver. I just absentmindedly rolled it around with my foot for a few minutes, then got up to go do something and was shocked to find that my foot didn’t hurt for the first time in WEEKS! I didn’t even feel like I was doing anything when I was using it, but apparently I was! I’m shocked, pleased, and very grateful." —wendy
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
I own a pair of these, and unlike me showing off in aforementioned dresses, these STAY PUT. There are little grippers on them that lock them in place, but are gentle enough that you don't even notice 'em.
Promising review: "These are fantastic! I work overnights and wear dresses regularly to the office, I've been using the deodorant style anti-chafing rubs and wanted a longer lasting option. Ding Ding ladies!! This is it! So comfortable I fell asleep in them! No marks, no uncomfortable 'digging in.'" —A. Spencer
Get a pair from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in sizes S-3XL and 17 styles).
Check out BuzzFeed's video review of of these thigh bands + other things to fight thigh chafing for more deets!
To really tailor the experience, it comes in a bunch of custom sizes, weights, and colors depending on your perfect fit and feel.
Promising review: "After reading other reviews on weighted blankets, I decided to go with Luna. (I have bought two now, one as a gift.) I love that the material is organic cotton, and the beads are not made of plastic. The material is cotton so it is light but strong. I have used this blanket for three or so months now. Having battled insomnia, restless legs, joint pain, and muscle pain, I had read that a weighted blanket could help. Honestly, I hardly have sleepless nights now. The blanket isn't too heavy but just heavy enough. Before I had this blanket there were many nights I was awake until 3 a.m. due to insomnia and pain. Now, usually within a half hour of winding down, I am asleep! It calms my restless legs , and really lessens muscle and joint pain! Blanket is sturdy, holding up well. Totally worth the money." —sunshine
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in seven sizes and various colors).
Promising review: "One day I woke up to neck pain I've never had before. Seven months later I still have it. I've been to PT, MT, spin surgeons etc. Turns out I have lateral stenosis as well as muscle tension due to stress related issues (COVID-19, etc...) I've also tried other pillows. I didn't like it. This pillow here worked. I still have issues but much less since I started using this pillow. I take it everywhere I go and usually wake up without any neck pain. I definitely recommend it." —eRiK
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three sizes).
Psst — it's even detachable to convert into a reading station (or create a hole for your arm if you're a side sleeper!).
Promising review: "I was struggling with hip and lower back pain and I refused to buy a pregnancy pillow. I didn't use the one I bought with my first pregnancy so I figured it was just a waste of money the second time around. BUT. let me tell you, this pillow is worth it! I'm a huge tummy sleeper and although I don't sleep on my tummy with this, I do move the cushions close together and lay on my tummy for a bit. It has eliminated my lower back/hip pain and I've only been using it for four to five days. It's a little annoying to try and reposition it in bed, however, I find myself waking up less at night so at that point, who cares!" —Lexy
Get it from Amazon for $47.95 (available in six colors).
Promising review: "I'm a 225-pound solid dude, back was killing me. Got this chair, took me a week or so to build up the muscles in my shins to get used to the new weight distribution, my pain is GONE. Love this chair, plan on getting a fancier one down the road, but I'm very happy with this." —AHR_Artist
Get it from Amazon for $149.95+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "No more sleepless nights. I was starting to suffer from insomnia because I have a slightly old box spring mattress. I started waking up with extreme neck and back pain. Since I’m on a tight budget I couldn’t just go buy a new bed. So I found this and thought I’d give it a try. So far it’s been three days and I have not woken up in the middle of the night and it feels amazing." —Yarixa
Get it from Amazon for $50.99+ (available in two or three inch depth and in eight standard bed sizes).
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