PR samples, Contains affiliate links Pain. Everyone experiences it at some point or the other in their life. For some its a case of ...
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Pain. Everyone experiences it at some point or the other in their life. For some its a case of occasional pain while for others its chronic with them having to live/have lived with it for years. Since being diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis some years back, I have experienced fatigue, joint stiffness and pain on an intermittent basis with the pain varying in its degree of intensity. And over the years, I have now learnt to manage the pain. I take prescription pain relief tablets on occasions of severe pain but prefer to manage mild pain with physical therapy (pain-relief exercises) and non-pill formulations like creams, gels or ointments.
In today's post, I share with you 5 non-pill pain relief products that can help with pain management.
Atrogel – Arnica gel for muscle and joint pain
This is a herbal remedy from A.Vogel used for pain relief in stiff muscles and joints. Made with extracts of freshly harvested Arnica flowers, the gel has a non-greasy texture and is easy to apply.
According to the makers
it can be used to relieve pain in conditions such as muscle aches or pains, stiffness or after sporting injuries.
Arnica has long been used in traditional remedies mostly for treating bruises but it works for pain relief as well. And it can be used alongside other traditional painkillers.
Order Atrogel Arnica Gel here.
Actimas - Celafen Muscle & Joint Rub
Another drug-free treatment for stiff joints is the Celafen cream. It contains Celafen, a natural product that works by lubricating the cell membranes and repelling inflammatory chemicals responsible for the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Celafen contains a clinically tested patented ingredient called celadrin which is a complex of esterified fatty acids. According to the makers
the cream has been shown in published research to deliver effective pain relief to stiff, painful or arthritic joints within just 30 minutes, making it 15% faster than conventional painkillers.
The cream has a smooth, non-greasy texture and is easy to apply. I find that it works well, both on my affected finger joints and my knees but I have noticed that the relief is quicker on the smaller joints (finger joints). A 50ml tube of Celafen is priced at £9.99 and can be purchased from www.skinshop.co.uk
Compare and buy a range of Celafen (celadrin) creams and balms here.
Deep Heat Muscle Massage Roll-on Lotion
Deep Heat is the UK's No.1 selling heat brand. Their rubs, spray and patches are suggested for muscular aches, pains and stiffness with the products providing targeted pain relief plus penetrating heat therapy. Featured in this post is the Deep Heat Muscle Massage Roll-on Lotion. The roll-on lotion has been specifically designed to provide targeted, warming relief to help ease tight and/or knotted muscles. It is non-medicinal, has a herbal fragrance and offers a convenient mode of application. My mum recommends this, especially for relief from back pain.
Order Deep Heat's Muscle Massage Roll-on Lotion here.
Freeze Pain Relief Glide-on Gel
Just like Deep Heat above, Deep Freeze is the UK’s No.1 selling 'freeze' brand. Their products provide the benefits of pain relief combined with cold therapy and can be used for sprains, strains, muscle & joint pain. The Freeze Pain Relief Glide-on Gel, featured in this post, is a cooling formula that sinks into the skin and gives fast acting pain relief for sharp, shooting muscular pain.
Deep Freeze products can be purchased from most high street stores and pharmacies.
You can order Deep Freeze products here.
Deep Relief Anti-inflammatory Gel
The final product in the roundup is a topical gel application but it contains two active painkilling ingredients:
- Ibuprofen : an NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation &
- Levomenthol : to provide cooling, soothing relief.
So, please talk to your GP or a healthcare professional before using this product. The Deep Relief Anti-inflammatory Gel is recommended for the effective relief from back pain, rheumatic pain, muscular aches, pains and swellings such as strains, sprains and sport injuries. For more information on how the gel works and cautions before using the product, please visit www.deep-relief.co.uk
Disclaimer: Please contact your GP, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner if you have any allergies and need clarification on whether or not you could use the above mentioned products. This article is written based on my experience with the products. And while I did not experience any side effects, everybody is not the same and some may experience minor side effects. If buying products OTC, do not forget to read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use for all the instructions and warnings.
No recommendations other than meds when you live with a long-term condition.No shame in that.
ReplyDeleteTurmeric has really helped with middle age aches and pains.
ReplyDeletethe only cream I have used lately is volterol which barely takes the edge off
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the roll on gel before!
ReplyDeleteI've used Tiger Balm on muscle aches and find it works well. Also, many years ago I was given a Chinese medicine called Pak Fah Yeow to use on my migraines. You rub a couple of drops into your temples. It can be effective if you use it at the beginning when the migraine has not really taken hold. I now make sure I always have a bottle at home, it is easily found in any Chinese / East Asian grocery store.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your tip about Pak Fah Yeow. I get migraines periodically and need to try this out.
DeleteI use deep heat for my back pain thanks x
ReplyDeletei havent used any of this but i know my mother in law use heath nurofen cream on her back and say its helping her a bit
ReplyDeleteI have used the deep heat and freeze but not in the gel form like this! Will have to look out for them.
ReplyDeleteSuper useful to know other ways to help pain
ReplyDeletemy husband always uses deep heat
ReplyDeleteI haven't used this brands products but I have used gels n heat creams that have helped.
ReplyDeleteI've used arnicagel for pain and bruises form falls when skating -I'e also used cbd oil which helped a lot
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried any of these, I try to go down the route of not using medication as much as I can. Obviously if it's bad I take them but I use alot of heat pads.
ReplyDeletedeep heat helps me a lot when my muscles hurt
ReplyDeleteI have tried deep heat, it works well
ReplyDeleteSome great product recommendations, I also like 4head Levomenthol stick when I get a migrane.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, Sarah. Will checkout the 4head Levomenthol stick.
DeleteCurrently got sciatica so have ibuprofen gel, ibuprofen tablets and a heat pad being used. Use magnesium flakes in the bath for general aches and pains.
ReplyDeleteI use deep heat on my calf muscles after I have been running and it has really helped!
ReplyDeleteReally do make such A difference to pain levels if used correctly
ReplyDeleteDeep heat is the one I often reach for!
ReplyDeleteVoltarol works for me as it doesn't have the smell of deep heat
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