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The debate over whether topical analgesics are more effective for acute pain in the body than ice has waged on for years. A recent study conducted by Bart Bishop, DPT, of Sport and Spine Rehab in Rockville, MD, compared the popular topical analgesic Biofreeze to using ice on patients that suffer from bilateral neck pain. The results found that most of the patients found some relief with both options, but that the patients overwhelmingly preferred the Biofreeze over the ice.

According to a recent article about the pain study in Chiropractic News titled, “Effects of Biofreeze vs. Ice on Acute, Non-complicated Neck Pain,” medical professionals had been using both ice and the topical analgesic to treat acute pain, but did not have any evidence to support which one was more effective. (more…)

For those with aches and pains that can seem unmanageable, you may be wondering if there is another solution that is easy to get and works effectively against pain.

The answer is Biofreeze, an all-natural pain reliever that is applied topically and available to everyone. (more…)

Just about everybody experiences occasional aches and pains – a strained muscle, a twisted ankle, a stiff neck from sleeping on an airplane.  There’s occasional pain, and then there’s chronic pain, chronic back pain in particular.  Millions of people suffer from chronic back pain for a variety of reasons.  Weak stomach muscles, disc problems, and years of hard labor are among them.  Whatever the reason, if you’ve got pain in your back either frequently or constantly, you need relief.

There are many options available for back pain management, and they vary in their degree of invasiveness.  For the most serious causes of back pain, such as herniated discs, surgery may be an option.  But back surgery is very risky and still may not completely relieve the pain.  There are oral pain medications that vary in their degree of effectiveness.  But once you find one that works, you may develop problems with tolerance and/or addiction.  The solution with the least chance of adverse effects is a topical analgesic such as Biofreeze. (more…)

Most massage professionals understand that some of their clients will benefit greatly from the use of “cryotherapy”. This is the application of ice to an area of pain during a massage treatment. Though the ice will help to reduce pain by causing the standard pain process to be interrupted, it can lead to later problems such as irritation, numbness and even some stiffness in the affected area. This is the reason that so many massage professionals say that the topical analgesic called Biofreeze is like ice, but only better.

Biofreeze works in the same method as typical cryotherapy by “cooling” the area of greatest discomfort, but the Biofreeze product does not present the patient with the same set of side effects or risks. Why not? The active ingredient in Biofreeze is menthol, and this stimulates the nerves in the skin, which is why the traditional mechanism for pain is interrupted. Instead of the body sending all of the available pain signals to the receptors in the brain, the topical formula is causing a majority of the nerves to remain focused in a “localized” manner. (more…)

If you suffer from chronic back pain, you are far from alone.  Millions of  Americans seek medical care to ease their discomfort each year.  As a result, relieving this pain has become  a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide.  Physical therapy, massage, braces, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and even surgery are among the remedies available.  All of these options may provide relief to some, but they may be too difficult, expensive, or intrusive for many sufferers to use on an ongoing basis.  An effective alternative can be found in Biofreeze.

Back pain, whether from overuse, injury, or genetics, can greatly affect your ability to carry out the simplest of daily activities.  Carrying groceries in from the car, pushing the kids on the swing, or playing in your weekly pick-up basketball game can all seem like daunting tasks that you wish you could just enjoy again.  Taking pain relief pills helps, but you may not like the idea of changing your entire body chemistry every day for long periods of time.  A topical solution can be the best answer for everyday relief without causing unwanted systemic effects on your body. (more…)

If you are suffering from muscle or joint pain, you know just how much trouble such pain can cause. Instead of being able to get out and enjoy life, you’re waiting for the pain to subside. In too many cases, people turn to pain pills to deal with their troubles, and the pills can cause more problems of their own. In the case of over the counter pills, they might not be fast enough or effective enough to handle your pain. With prescription meds, there is always the chance of addiction. Instead of choosing the pill option, you can now choose Biofreeze instead. It’s a simple solution that many have found works to their liking.

You need to have a fast and easy way to deal with your pains, and this product is one of the best available today. It is a topical analgesic, so you do not have to worry about taking any pills. The formula contains menthol, camphor, ilex and other ingredients that go to work on your pain quickly. One of the other nice things about Biofreeze is that you do not have to worry about the product leaving your skin with a greasy feeling. It doesn’t use any oils, so you can be sure that your skin comes away feeling clean. It can get to the root of your pain and provide you with the relief you need quickly, and the relief is long lasting. (more…)

Most people experience stiff neck pain at some point in their lives. Others experience stiff neck pain on a chronic basis. Having a stiff neck is not only very uncomfortable, it also makes it awkward to perform daily tasks. For instance, you’ll need to turn your entire body to view anything to the side or behind you, which can grow tiresome after a short period of time. If you are unsure why you have developed a stiff neck, seek medical attention right away, as it can be a sign of a more serious condition. There are a number of causes, such as poor posture and tension headaches, that can also lead to a stiff neck and the resulting pain can be relieved by using a product called Biofreeze.

Biofreeze is a form of cold therapy treatment that relieves muscle and joint pain. It includes an ingredient called Ilex, which is an herb that comes from a type of holly plant found in South America. Massage therapists now use this product in conjunction with traditional massage treatments. For clients suffering from muscle or joint pain, massage therapists use the cold therapy gel in place of traditional oils for a more effective pain relief treatment. The Ilex in the product reduces inflammation by bringing the temperature of the affected area down. The herb also helps to infiltrate the gel deeper into the skin for a more successful treatment that provides longer-term relief. (more…)

Everyone wants to live longer and to enjoy a high quality of life. The essential element to having a long life is to exercise regularly and eat right. There are no shortages of diet plans available in book form, on the Internet, and in countless magazines. There is also no shortage of different types of exercise and weight training programs to help you trim away fat and get lean, cut muscles. What is in short supply are effective pain management solutions for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness that folks new to working out have to endure. The only successful treatments are cold therapy treatments like Biofreeze.

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness usually rears its ugly head a day or two after either changing workout routines or starting a routine after being a couch potato. DOMS occurs when muscles that are not used to activity suddenly get used a whole lot. The muscles are overworked, and this causes tiny tears in the muscle fiber. These tears are extremely small, which is what makes DOMS a very mild form of muscle strain. The tears in the fibers are the cause of the soreness and stiff muscles the day after an intense workout. If you are experiencing some muscle stiffness, a Biofreeze massage can help soothe pain and keep the muscles from getting stiff again. (more…)

Beginning a new workout routine can be brutal. If you are someone who is starting from scratch and have not been actively exercising, the first few days of exercise will be extremely hard on your body, especially your muscles. You will notice after starting your workout that your muscles become incredibly sore the following day. Your muscles might be stiff, hard to move, and very tender. This is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. The stiffness caused by DOMS can make working or lifting very difficult. You can treat the soreness with Biofreeze, which is a topical cold therapy treatment.

DOMS occurs when vigorous exercise causes microscopic tears in the muscle group you worked the hardest. The severity of DOMS will greatly depend on how hard you worked your muscles. These fiber tears are the result of a movement that forces your muscle to contract while it is lengthening. A good example of this type of movement is the part of a bicep curl where you lower the weight or the part of the push-up where you are lowering yourself to the ground. (more…)

If you are planning an intense workout or you are planning a lot of physical activity for the day, get your body ready ahead of time. Be sure that you eat a healthy meal that is rich in protein, so that your muscles have the fuel they need to actually push farther and harder to develop stronger and without the pain and burn. Be sure to stay hydrated, too, since you do not want to deal with cramping in your muscles from intense workouts. Another thing you should do is to provide your muscles with relief as soon as possible from potential after workout pain.

After a good workout, you may feel that burning and warmth in your muscles. Eventually, it leads to soreness. That soreness may be intense or moderate, though some people say that if you do not feel any burn, or it is not uncomfortable, that you did not work out enough. The good news is that you can get rid of this pain before it actually hits you head on. One of the best ways to do that is to use a product like Biofreeze to help you. It can provide you with the reduction in pain and soreness even before it starts to happen. (more…)