DMSO works great but you can get relief by using a derivative of DMSO called MSM. MSM is cheap and you can buy it at any regular store. DMSO has a smell to it that I don't like but if you can stand the smell, than it is great! Also be careful about applying DMSO to the skin. It acts as a trnsporter through the skin and can carry infectious diseases, bacteria, and all sorts of stuff with it through the skin! I hope this helped.