Miracle Cream Restores Mum's Ability to Lift Daughter After Years of Debilitating Pain
A Newcastle mother who endured years of excruciating joint pain so severe she couldn't lift a water bottle or her own daughter has revealed how a "miracle cream" has transformed her life and restored her hope. Sophie Rebecca, 34, an administration worker, first experienced joint troubles at age 19 following a sports injury, but her condition deteriorated dramatically after the birth of her daughter Aria in February 2022.
Years of Struggle and Failed Treatments
Sophie's journey with chronic pain began after a combat cardio session injury at 19. Despite trying numerous interventions over the years, including:
- Paracetamol and ibuprofen
- Physiotherapy appointments
- Cortisone injections
- Shoulder surgery in 2016 to reposition a tendon
None provided lasting relief. Her condition was complicated by joint hypermobility syndrome, and the pain became particularly debilitating after her daughter's birth. "I expected sleepless nights and tiredness after having a baby," Sophie explained, "but I wasn't prepared for the level of pain – my wrists were so inflamed that some days it physically hurt to hold my own daughter."
The Turning Point: Discovering Celafen Cream
In September 2025, while scrolling through social media, Sophie discovered Skin Shop's Celafen cream. Described by the manufacturer as a rapid-acting, medication-free formula containing clinically validated celadrin, the cream claims to deliver swift, sustained relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia, rigid joints and muscular aches while enhancing flexibility and movement.
Sophie decided to try it, believing she had "nothing to lose," and the results were transformative. "I found after around 15 minutes it eased everything up," she shared. "It's definitely made things a lot easier – I'll put it on after I've been in the bath and then it means I can dry my hair and use my hairdryer with no issues."
Regaining Life's Simple Pleasures
The cream has enabled Sophie to reclaim activities she thought were lost forever. She now routinely applies it to her shoulder, lower back and calves to manage flare-ups and has developed a growing fitness routine that includes:
- Body pump classes
- Zumba sessions
- Regular swimming
"For the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm getting parts of my life back," Sophie revealed. "I can swim again, I'm trying new classes and I'm starting to put myself first after years of just coping. I want to be strong and active for my little girl and Celafen has become part of how I manage my pain so I can keep moving forward."
A Message of Hope for Others
Sophie, who hasn't received any payment for reviewing the product, hopes her story will inspire others struggling with similar pain. "It's something that I will continue to use because it works for me," she advised, "and there's no reason why it can't work for others as well!"
Her journey from feeling "worthless" and unable to perform basic motherly duties to regaining her strength and hope serves as a powerful testament to finding solutions for chronic pain conditions that conventional medicine sometimes fails to address adequately.
