Description
Why Rapid Recovery Works Better
The synergistic blend of natural ingredients in Rapid Recovery Sport Repair Arnica Cream works together to support muscles, joints, and soft tissues before and after activity.
- Arnica tincture – 20x more active than Arnica oil. Traditionally used for bruising, sprains, swelling & sore muscles.
- Organic Comfrey leaf – valued for supporting ligaments, tendons & soft tissue resilience.
- Natural MSM – supports connective tissue, flexibility & joint comfort.
- Peppermint oil – cooling sensation that stimulates circulation.
- Potency you can feel – 96mg/g of research backed actives (vs. 2–2.5mg/g in many creams).
- Faster acting – relief begins in just 5 minutes – 4 to 5 x faster than oral pills
- Safer – no harmful health issues. No risky or banned substances Drug Free Sport NZ assessed – lowest level of risk
- Tested & Proven – each batch is scientifically tested for potency and purity.
- Light, clean feel – fast-absorbing, non-greasy & low aroma.
When To Use
Before exercise or hard physical work – helps prepare muscles and joints for activity and speeds recovery.
After exercise, sport, or heavy work – supports faster recovery and relief from sore or tired muscles.
For DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), sprains, strains, swelling & bruising – trusted traditional uses of Arnica, enhanced with a modern synergistic blend of natural actives for rapid recovery and repair.
- For Sport Massage: Simply rub in and then add a splash of water to get the perfect massage slip and glide enhanced with the benefits of natural herbal extracts.
Better than R.I.C.E…
Did you know that the R.I.C.E. protocol has been disproven and debunked?
Want to read more about why Rapid Recovery is a better choice? Read more here
Who It’s For
Athletes & Sports People
From endurance sports like marathon & triathlon to high-contact games like rugby or league. Perfect after training, competition, or injury. Helps support recovery from sore muscles, bruising, swelling, sprains, strains, and niggles so you can stay at your peak.
Active Workers
Builders, tradies, landscapers, farmers, healthcare & hospitality staff — anyone who relies on strong muscles and joints every day. Rapid Recovery is hardworking, just like you.
Everyday Active Lifestyles
From gym sessions and weekend DIY to keeping up with kids, Rapid Recovery helps you bounce back from life’s knocks, strains and overuse so you can keep doing what you love.
Rapid Recovery for Workplace Injury, Recovery & Prevention
Workplace injuries are one of the most common causes of downtime in physically demanding jobs. Builders, tradies, landscapers, farmers, healthcare and hospitality staff all rely on strong muscles and joints every day. Even small strains, bruises or sprains can affect productivity and lead to lost time.
That’s where Rapid Recovery Sport Repair Arnica Cream NZ makes a difference. More than just an Arnica Cream for bruising or sprains, it’s a muscle recovery cream boosted with Comfrey & MSM to help support both recovery and prevention.
Before work – apply to muscles and joints to prepare them for heavy lifting, repetitive strain, or long hours on your feet. Supporting mobility and circulation helps reduce the risk of overuse and minor injury.
After work – use to ease sore, tired muscles and joints, helping you recover more fully overnight so you’re ready for the next day.
Supports recovery from common workplace injuries such as bruising, sprains, strains, swelling, and DOMS.
With fast-absorbing, non-greasy application, Rapid Recovery can be used anytime during the workday without slowing you down.
Keeping your body in good condition means you can work stronger for longer — staying active in your trade, job or lifestyle with fewer setbacks from aches, strains and everyday knocks. That’s why Rapid Recovery is valued in workplace health and safety programs, first aid kits, and by hardworking Kiwis across NZ.
How to Use Rapid Recovery Sports Repair Arnica Cream
For Sport Performance & Muscle Recovery
Apply before exercise or hard physical work to help warm up muscles and joints. This supports flexibility and may reduce the risk of overuse.
Apply after endurance sport, gym sessions, or heavy work to support recovery, ease DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) and relieve hot, tired muscles.
As a muscle recovery cream, it is traditionally used to help with bruising, sprains, swelling and strains.
For Minor to Moderate Sprains, Strains, Bruises & Contusions
We all describe aches and injury differently. Whether you call it a pull, torn or strained muscle, whether its a rolled, twisted or sprained ankle, or if its a bruise, contusion or hematoma, or your dealing with a sore, pulled or aching lower back – Rapid Recovery is the right option for you. With the highest level of potent Arnica tincture – a renowned natural anti-inflammatory – combined with healing Comfrey leaf specific for ligament and tendon strains and MSM for natural relief and joint care, this is all-in-one natural self care for common muscle and joint issues – that helps you heal.
- Rapid Recovery is suitable for everyday knocks, bruises, muscle strains, joint sprains and soft tissue overuse.
Gently rub onto the affected area, avoiding broken or infected skin. Apply around 2mls per area, up to 4 times daily, especially before bed, when the body’s natural recovery is most active.
For added support, also apply to the joint or muscle above the affected area, helping care for the full joint & muscle chain.
After bruising and swelling reduce, begin gentle stretching or strengthening to support full mobility.
For Ongoing or Chronic Aches
Apply as needed to support ongoing joint and muscle comfort.
Ideal for active workers, athletes, or anyone managing regular muscle and joint demands.
⚠️ Always follow the label directions. Seek medical advice if pain is severe, if symptoms persist, or if they improve then worsen.
The Practical Details
Convenient 80g flip-top tube – approx. 40- 60 applications.
Perfect for your work kit, sports bag, or glovebox first-aid kit.
Proven and loved by elite athletes, endurance runners, marathoners & weekend warriors across NZ.
Unconditionally guaranteed – if you’re not satisfied, send it back.
Free shipping street addresses NZ-wide for orders over $50.
Tested and recommended by world class endurance athletes like Sam Warriner, Jo Lawn and Malcolm Law as well as physios, osteos & thousands of marathoners at events across New Zealand.
Brownwyn , Palmerston North –
My experiences with using this rub have been wonderful.
It gives a great deal of relief from pain in a short space of time and I particularly love its smell.
My daughter (24) lives at home and is also a convert. As we are both avid gym junkies we have had a lot of varied injuries this rub has come to the aid of. From tennis elbows rotator cuff (shoulder) and her ongoing knee and foot strains. We also apply it to any bruises and find the same excellent outcome instant and pain free relief. Thank you for such an awesome product – when I’m going away I never leave home without it. Keep up the great work with Natures Nurse
Paul Tierny –
I first used Nature’s Nurse Rapid Recovery Rub prior to the 2015 Rotorua Marathon.
When applied to an injury area of my lower calf / Achilles the pain instantly soothed with a cooling sensation and I was impressed with the small amount required to cover the spot.
I then used the product pre race warmup and ran with an ankle support before continuing use in recovery.
What I have noticed most is that for this particular injury I was using another anti inflammation balm but this could not prevent swelling of the injury the way Nature’s Nurse Rapid Recovery Rub has… I am very confident this product is what I need.
Paul Tierny
Joanna Lawn –
I love the RAPID RECOVERY HERBAL SPORTS RUB, especially after my longs run, when my muscles are aching. I put a good solid layer on my hands and massage slowly into my legs and wow what a difference. The ache in my muscles completely disappears. The cream smells and feels great. Try it and I am sure you will like it.”
Jo Lawn
NZ Ironman Winner 2002- 2008, 2010
Carolyn Margan –
I treat many of New Zealand’s top athletes, including elite Rugby Players at the NZ Rugby Academy, as well as everyday clients suffering from chronic and work place injury. I use Rapid Recovery every day in my massage therapy clinic.
My athletes and other clients find it stops pain in muscles and joints quicker than taking pain killers. They find it very helpful for warming up muscles and joints prior to exercise or work, especially in colder weather. It works very well to help my clients stay injury free. It is very beneficial for repetitive strain and work place injuries.
Carolyn Margan, Persona Performance, Tauranga, New Zealand
Jill –
We are all training for the Auckland half marathon at the moment and starting to get sore in the process…Helen, our osteopath swears by this product. She has particularly found that when her sore calf was rubbed with this it was fine just moments later. So thanks guys! You’ve got a great product.
Jill. Fitness Centre and Natural Health Care Practioner, Clevedon
B Thompson –
What a product, it is AWESOME !!!!!!! I have been using this particular rub for a number of years now, as an alternative to another anti-inflammatory rub. I have a degenerative problem with my lower back and also often have issues with sciatica.
My experiences with using this rub have been wonderful.
It gives me a great deal of relief from pain really fast”
B Thompson, Palmerston North
Glennis M. –
A fantastic product. Works really effectively on all manner of aches and pains that occur before and after marathons.
Kim –
Thanks Glennis – great to get your feedback – thanks for taking the time to share.
Annette J. –
I have used this product for many many years hate to be without a tube in the house. First with Polymyalgia and now arthritis it’s my go to for muscle and joint relief
Kirstan –
Excellent product. Recommend for all sprains and strains.
Kim –
Thanks for your feedback and for your loyalty -so glad to know how it helps you naturally manage hard & painful conditions like polymyalgia.
All the best. Kim
Anne –
I had a fall three weeks ago, badly bruised my right side of my body particularly down my shoulder/arm and thigh.
The bruising has now gone using the rapid recovery and arnica. Considering I’m in my eighties that is very quick.
A very good product.
Anonymous –
My husband and I have been using Rapid Recovery for 3 years. Our two sons who are marathon runners also use it. One lives in London the other in America.
It really does work on bruises and strains .
Annette –
I have used this product for many years and find it wonderful for arthritis and mussels first discovered it at a naturopath way back when I was working and decided to try it and haven’t stopped since.