This $12 Cooling Gel ‘Tops Most Prescription Products’ For Aches And Muscle Pain
Forgive the pun — but body aches are a pain . Whether you're dealing with chronic discomfort or just like to be prepared, reviewers swear by this roll-on cooling gel by Biofreeze for " fast and effective " pain relief, wherever they are. Reviewers call the packaging "like deodorant for back pain ," allowing easy, direct application without getting product all over your hands. Yet, users really love the formula, calling it the best over-the-counter product you can get that " tops most prescription products for aches and muscle pains." Right now, you can snag a bottle on a rare deal for 25% off, but act fast — it's a lightning sale that will be over soon.
In previous reporting, physical therapists told HuffPost that topical creams like Biofreeze offer "immediate relief to sore areas" — allowing for more movement with less pain.
This fast-acting cream is made with 5% menthol, for instant cooling, as well as soothing aloe leaf extract, arnica, green tea leaf and lemon balm. The brand says the potent formula is designed to "block" pain signals in your body, giving you an instant boost of citrusy-cooling.
Reviewers say the gel has "a pleasant minty smell that diminishes quickly," especially because you don't need to use your hands to apply it.
Per the brand, the gel can be used on nearly all external needs from back aches to arthritis, bruises, sprains and pains on your shoulders, knees, wrists and more.
"When I feel a bit of a muscle tightness, headache or neck pain I roll this on the neck and within 20 minutes, I have totally forgotten about the pain and can move freely without pain again," shopper Oregon Gma . "This relief lasts almost all day and I roll it on again and am good for the night."
As experts previously told HuffPost , these types of topical creams can also be great during physical therapy or working out as they "allow patients to perform exercises with reduced discomfort and increased effectiveness."
"A few years ago I was in a bad car accident and tore my patellar tendon and broke my scapula-this takes the 'edge' off so that I can get going again with my workouts and with home improvement projects," Zoe P. wrote ."Thank you so much for offering the Professional Biofreeze online!!"
Reviewers love this cooling cream for swiftly easing aches and pains. Read more 5-star reviews and grab some for yourself on sale.
"The best you can buy otc product & tops most prescription products for aches and muscle painsUsed many will come back to this every time. Would recommend to anyone!" — Moes'Placeholder
"Worked Wonders For Me. I have had surgeons tell me that I am not a candidate for neck surgery as of yet but they agree that there is substantial damage.I have been through a year of physical therapy without relief of neck pain. I have a pain doctor that gives me nerve blockers every 3 months. A friend told me about this product and after 2 months of research and procrastination, I finally purchased a bottle. I wish I would have done that 2 years ago. When I feel a bit of a muscle tightness, headache or neck pain I roll this on the neck and within 20 minutes I have totally forgotten about the pain and can move freely without pain again.This relief lasts almost all day and I roll it on again and am good for the night." — Oregon Gma
"If you never tried Biofreeze, I'm not really sure what to tell you. Especially on a roller. If you have back pain, you roll this on like deodorant and it immediately works.There's no waiting. It doesn't last as long as icy hot but it feels a lot better. It goes on a lot easier and it doesn't leave any grease in your hands, it's like deodorant for back pain.It really is a remarkable productand I actually saw a chiropractor recently who offered me a bottle and that's when I knew for sure that I got the right stuff. I strongly recommend it" — Supreme Parties
" I just fractured my pelvis and the bio freeze is what sold me on Amazon home delivery.I had purchased other home items but the bio freeze saved my life because I was stuck in a wheel chair for 8 weeks. Bio freeze saved my life." — Cynthia Baker
Looking for other reviewer-loved products for pain relief? Check out this list from a previous HuffPost Shopping story .
Amazon
A penetrative concentrate cream
The Penetrex recovery cream is possibly one of the most impressively reviewed pain-relief topicals on Amazon that features a concentrated blend of natural ingredients. It's a non-greasy and sensitive skin-friendly formula containing arnica and vitamin B6 to soothe sore and achy muscles without the burning or freezing sensation of other numbing creams.
Promising review:"Penetrex works for me. I have tried many different pain relieving creams and really believed a topical cream could not eliminate pain. Some products have a lot of Menthol that distracts from the pain for a while. I broke my wrist in 2015 and have 10 metal pins in my wrist. My hand, as well as my wrist, are frequently painful. I think some arthritis is developing. I am so thankful to have found Penetrex. When my hand or wrist starts hurting, I rub in a small amount of Penetrex and the pain goes away. I have not timed how long it takes. I just know if I want the pain to stop, I use Penetrex and not long after, I realize the pain is gone. I keep a jar at home and at work. I will not be without it, so I hope the company stays around for a very long time. Penetrex is not sticky or greasy, it rubs in completely like a hand cream or lotion. It has a mild fragrance, not a strong odor like some sports creams. I was introduced to electrode therapy and ultrasound during my physical therapy sessions for my wrist. I purchased both for home use. Penetrex works better than either of those therapies. I recommend you try it. It may not work the same for everyone and every type of pain, but it is worth a try." — Rita Berry
Amazon
A cervical traction pillow for the neck and shoulders
According to one reviewer , this odd-shaped pillow made their shoulder pain "disappear completely" using a stretching technique called cervical traction, which involves gently creating space between the bones of the neck. The pillow is made from a dense foam and strategically follows the natural curvature of the spine to ease pain in as little as 10 minutes a day.
Promising review:"So here's a backstory, I have a pinched nerve and I am an artist who uses their hands A LOT. It causes me a lot of pain in my right hand, which causes my arm to go numb at night and aches all through the night. It stems from my shoulder and for the last several days I've been in a ton of pain, unable to sleep. I bought this on a whim with the hope for some relief in my neck and shoulder. As soon as it arrived I opened it and used it for less than a minute. That 45 seconds I was on it made my shoulder pain disappear completely. I was shocked.. but so happy to finally have this relief. Let me be clear, my back and shoulder is messed up from several things.. and it hurt because of the tension I've kept when I used this product. But it was the kind of pain you would get from a deep tissue massage or something like that. I've continued use through the day, using around 1-2 minutes total. No pain, no aches, my neck feels less tense and my shoulder pain is completely gone. I will continue using it daily! Highly recommended" — Z
Amazon
A podiatrist-approved foot stretcher for plantar fasciitis
Podiatrist Louis J. DeCaro previously told HuffPost that when it comes to managing plantar fasciitis pain, "the best a [person] can really do is stretch the posterior column which runs from the hamstring down to the calf, to the Achilles and through the bottom of the foot to connect to the plantar fascia."
DeCaro teaches his patients heel inversion stretches, which he said should be done "prior to all activities that involve running or long walks and should be done with the foot as neutral as possible."
Although you don't need a device for the heel inversion or posterior column stretches that DeCaro refers to, many Amazon reviewers claim that this rocking foot stretcher has made "a world of difference" in treating their plantar fasciitis pain. The rocker design holds the foot in the optimal position for an accurate and efficient stretch and has slip-resistant pads to keep the stretcher in place while in use.
Promising review:"I recently developed plantar fasciitis and it was causing me all kinds of pain in my knee, heel and ankle. Using this device before and after my runs made a world of difference. [The] pain is subsiding and I'm able to continue training. Such a great device for a hard-to-stretch area - highly recommend." — Bels
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