Desperation for pain relief sends me trying every cream/gel/patch available. I have a professional medical background so I use that to research the heck out of anything claiming to be for pain relief. I have fibromyalgia in addition to spinal nerve damage that spreads throughout my body, and other issues. I’ve always like Village Naturals bath gel; its scent is very soothing and does ease ache so I figured I couldn’t lose by trying this. Note, everyone responds differently but *my* experience has been great with this Chronic Pain and Fatigue Relief. It has epsom salts in it. So instead of having to soak in a tub (which I’m not able to do often), the benefits of that and the other essential elements are in the cream. It leaves my skin soft and moisturized without any greasy feel. However, some days its effectiveness (as pain relief) is overwhelmed by the extreme level of pain and fatigue I have, so it’s not a “cure all”. But I gifted a friend who also battles things and she was so impressed by it she got some for her mom and sister. I suggest giving it a try.