Sports Injury & Pain Relief Lotions

Minor sports-related injuries can be quite a drag. However, there are many pain relief lotions and ointments that can provide treatment for nagging aches and pains. While intense exercise can cause soreness in muscles and joints, these ailments are quite curable with simple remedies found at local convenience stores.

  1. Features

    • Today, there are hundreds of lotions, oils and balms in production specifically designed to provide pain relief. Some of the most popular products include Bengay, Aspercreme, Mobisyl and Sportscreme. Arthritis, muscle pain and joint pain are the most common target of these treatments.

    Treatment

    • Apply the lotion or cream to the area causing pain. Check the product's recommended usage guidelines to ensure proper dosage. Many products will require daily application until the injury has fully healed.

    Ingredients

    • Tiger Balm, a pain relief product, is composed of several herbal oils, including clove, cajuput and mint.

    Cost

    • Pain relief lotions, balms and oils are an affordable remedy for minor injuries, with 2- to 4-oz. bottles costing between $5 and $10.

    Warning

    • When using a pain relief cream, balm or oil, follow the product's recommended dosage guidelines and never ingest the product unless specifically directed to do so.
      Recent news has brought to light the dangers of overusing certain pain relief creams. According to "Bottom Line Daily Health News," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in 2006 concerning pharmacy-compounded anesthetic creams. An overdose of methyl salicylate, an ingredient in the popular pain relief cream Bengay, reportedly caused the death of a New York City high-school track star.