Every great innovation starts with a story of discovery, passion, and the drive to solve real-world problems. That’s exactly the story behind Natural Release® Muscle & Joint. This all-natural pain relief solution came from, of all places, the peaceful stables of Four Oaks Farm Sport Horse Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Centre. Meet Kathleen Busfield, the woman behind this transformative product, whose deep love for horses and dedication to holistic well-being led her on an incredible journey.
While this article is about Natural Release® Muscle & joint for humans, the product’s origin story is unique and worth telling. Kathleen’s 50-acre Four Oaks Farm is an elite facility to which professional Hunter/Jumper horses are sent for rehab and recovery from injuries sustained in the course of their profession. Over the years, Kathleen has worked with thousands of horses, many of them with muscle, joint, and soft tissue injuries, and she found herself becoming frustrated. There was a terrible lack of diversity in muscle and joint pain relief liniments. Everything available in the store was menthol-based, which meant that they were all essentially the same and performed the exact same task. Of course, she also tried all the new fad rubs but found those to have no effect. There was nothing available that was outside the box, and that did what she needed from them.
Before inventing Natural Release®, Kathleen had already created several animal health products sold worldwide, so she was primed to search for a new and different muscle and joint liniment. When she started, her only self-mandated criterion was that it needed to be all-natural. After months of research and development and then years of on-the-ground testing and perfecting, the equine version of Natural Release® was released in stores to great fanfare in 2015.
As a self-described “Horse Person,” Kathleen is the first to admit that Horse People tend to have some quirks. One of those is that they will usually try their horse’s products on themselves before they ever use them on their horse. Therefore, these customers tested Natural Release® on their tendonitis and arthritis, back and knee pain, and a whole host of issues, only to find that it worked far better than what they had been using. Soon, they reordered a bottle for their horse and another to keep in the house for personal use.
After noticing the huge demand for personal use, Kathleen and her team decided to launch the human version. It is now available under the same “Natural Release® Muscle & Joint” name but with a human-specific label.
So, what makes Natural Release® different from all the other pain relief products out there? The secret lies in what it doesn’t have—menthol. While menthol rubs are everywhere, promising quick relief with their warming sensation, they don’t effectively tackle deep muscle and soft tissue strains. Plus, their strong smell and potential for skin irritation make them less appealing for daily use or before physical activities.
Enter Dead Sea Magnesium—the star ingredient in Natural Release®. This magnesium is fully transdermal at any temperature, ensuring that every application delivers its benefits through the skin right where they’re needed most. Combined with arnica and eucalyptus, also used for their anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties for millennia, this powerful formula doesn’t “mask” pain but reduces muscle stress and inflammation at its source.
Kathleen’s dedication shines through in three key messages about Natural Release®:
1. All-Natural Efficacy: It’s made from natural ingredients that provide relief without side effects.
2. Preparation and Recovery: Unlike typical liniments that can only be used after exercise due to ingredients like menthol, Natural Release® is suitable for use both before and after workouts—or daily activities like hiking and pickleball—to prevent muscle strain and aid recovery.
3. Proudly Made in the USA: Each bottle represents quality craftsmanship and Kathleen’s commitment to supporting local production.
Natural Release® customers have shared their personal experiences, emphasizing how crucial it has become in their fitness routine. Without it, exercises like planks can cause back strain—an issue now avoidable with an application beforehand. This shows its incredible ability to prepare muscles and joints for physical stress.
To truly understand the power of Natural Release®, Kathleen suggests a simple but important test: note your range of motion and pain level right before applying the product, then check again twenty minutes later. This test is important, she says, because there is no strong smell or warming sensation, so the pain simply slips away without noticing. Doing the test the second time will remind you of the pain levels just minutes prior.
Living by the motto “Get Straight to the Ache®,” Natural Release® Muscle & Joint offers more than temporary relief; it provides a path to long-lasting well-being without synthetic additives or unwanted side effects. This ethos is deeply rooted in Kathleen’s journey from an equestrian enthusiast to a pioneer in natural health solutions.
Published by: Josh Tatunay
