Pain Relief

All About Topical Analgesics

Topical analgesics are generally recommended to avoid systemic side-effects. They are gels that are applied to painful joints, sprains, and muscle aches. The chemicals in these gels are either heat inducing or cold inducing chemicals that react with the skin to produce a heated or a cold effect. This in turn acts against the pain in the body. They are a very common ointment used my scores of people around the world. They come in various options. Some have a varying color, while some have a different smell; some feel different whereas some are specifically used for some body parts.

Types of Topical Analgesics

There are a number of topical anagesics that work using different constituents and therapies.

Counterirritants - Menthol or camphor infused gels and creams create a burning or cooling sensation that distracts your mind from the pain. They are great at temporary pain relief.

Salicylates - They can be easily absorbed into the skin and work my relaxing the muscles and helping releive pain. They are useful for fingers, knees, elbow, and other such joints.

Capsaicin - Also found in chillies, this ingredient if one of the most effective in dealing with pains. It is used for joint pains and diabetic nerve pain. A burning sensation is felt on the skin which slowly reduces as it is absorbed by the skin.

What are my options for Topical Analgesics

1. The Fabrication Point Hotspot Warming Gel

Fabrication Point Relief Hotspot Warming Gel features a water-based formula that minimizes grease and residue. This warming lotion offers soothing massage when rubbed in with hands and has a cinnamon scent. It provides fast-acting temporary relief for minor aches, pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, bruises, strains and/or sprains.

Fabrication Point Relief HotSpot Warming Gel

2. Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel

Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Gel is a natural, multiuse, topical analgesic pain relief gel that focuses on relieving pain. It has successfully and dramatically alleviated patient discomfort and is trusted by chiropractors, massage therapists, athletes and everyday people worldwide.

Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Gel

3. Boericke & Tafel Arniflora Gel

Boericke And Tafel Arniflora Arnica Gel is a topical pain reliever that provides temporary relief from pain, swelling, stiffness, and bruising. This homeopathic remedy is known to relieve the after-effects of sprains, overexertion, blows, falls, and minor sports injuries.

Boericke And Tafel Arniflora Arnica Gel

One should always consult a medical health professional before using any kind of topical analgesic. There might be some ingredients that might be allergic to you and it might cause complications with your health.

 

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