DMSO for Pain Relief: My Journey After 20 Surgeries | Todd Bailey

When you’re hurting—really hurting—it affects more than your body. Pain can rob you of sleep, steal your patience, and make ordinary tasks feel harder than they should.

I know that because I’ve lived it.

After years of injuries, surgeries, and trying one thing after another, I found something that changed the way I support my body: DMSO for Pain Relief.

If you’ve ever felt like you were just managing discomfort instead of truly moving forward, I want to share part of my story. In this episode of the Herbal Mana Show, I talk about what led me to DMSO, why it made such a difference for me, and how I use it as part of a daily routine.

Watch the full episode below, or keep reading for a few key takeaways.

DMSO for Pain: Why It Got My Attention

DMSO, short for dimethyl sulfoxide, is a naturally derived sulfur compound. One reason people find it so interesting is that it can pass through the skin and help carry other beneficial ingredients with it.

That caught my attention because when you’re dealing with joint discomfort, muscle soreness, old injuries, or chronic inflammation, you’re not usually looking for more hype. You’re looking for support that makes sense.

Many people use DMSO as part of a routine to support comfort, mobility, and recovery. It’s also often paired with ingredients like frankincense, magnesium, hyaluronic acid, and essential oils.

That’s what made me look closer.

My Story: Real Pain, Real Frustration, Real Change

My pain journey started in high school football and followed me for decades. What began with a major knee injury turned into surgery after surgery after surgery.

So far, I’ve had more than 20 orthopedic surgeries.

Along the way, I tried the usual route. Pills. Anti-inflammatories. Anything that might help me push through the day. Sometimes those things helped for a while, but over time I learned something the hard way:

Masking pain is not the same as supporting your body.

That was a turning point for me.

When I found DMSO and started using DMSO-based topicals consistently, things began to change. I started using them before activity, after activity, and as part of my everyday routine.

Over time, I noticed a real difference in how I moved and how I felt.

Today, I’m doing things I could not do years ago. I hike. I bike. I golf. I lift weights. That doesn’t mean I never deal with pain. It means pain doesn’t get the final vote anymore.

That’s a whole different ballgame.

How to Use DMSO for Pain Relief Safely 

One of the most important things to understand about DMSO is that how you use it matters.

Here are a few quick tips:

• Start with clean skin. Because DMSO can carry substances through the skin, don’t apply it to dirty or sweaty skin—you don’t want to carry any toxins into your body.

• Apply a thin layer directly to the area. DMSO absorbs quickly—and a little often goes a long way. No need to slather it on.

• Let it breathe. After applying DMSO, give the area time to absorb fully and breathe before covering it. Wrapping it too soon—like with an ACE bandage or compression wrap—can trap heat and increase irritation or sensitivity. 

• Choose a well-formulated product. Only use pharmaceutical-grade DMSO, and pair it with trusted ingredients for best results.

What I Reach for Now

If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for a long time, it’s easy to start thinking this is just how life is going to be. I’ve been there.

These days, I’ve found that combining supportive ingredients often works better than relying on just one thing. That’s one reason I like the Frankincense Bundle.

It brings together Frankincense DMSO Gel, Royal Warrior Cream, and Frankincense Essential Oil as a three-part routine for fast-acting, long-lasting relief.

We believe in DMSO because we’ve seen what it can do—not just in clinical studies, but in real people’s lives. If you’re dealing with joint pain, muscle aches, or inflammation that just won’t quit, it’s time to try something that works with your body, not against it. 

Want to take a closer look? You can check out the Frankincense Bundle HERE.

Because when you hurt less, you really can live more.

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