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.”
