What is Biofreeze best for?

Biofreeze (for use on the skin) is used to provide temporary relief of minor arthritis pain, backache, muscles or joint pain, or painful bruises. There are many brands and forms of menthol available.

What does Biofreeze help with?

BioFreeze is an analgesic that relieves pain through a menthol-induced cooling process. Unlike medications and surgical procedures, it relieves pain naturally for conditions such as overworked muscles, chronic back pain, or arthritis.

When should Biofreeze be used?

Biofreeze Pain Reliever may be used up to four times a day - both before exercise or therapy (to relieve painful movement), and afterwards (to soothe muscle or joint soreness). In some cases, Biofreeze products may even be used during exercises or therapy.

Does Biofreeze heal or just numb?

The cold therapy of Biofreeze works by causing ligand molecules to attach themselves to your nerve's cold receptors, which effectively helps to numb the area, interfering with pain signals traveling to the brain.

Is Biofreeze for muscles or joints?

Biofreeze, or cold therapy, consists of applying a topical analgesic containing menthol, which acts quickly to soothe minor pain of the muscles or joints.

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Does Biofreeze have side effects?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blistering/swelling at the application site, increased/unusual pain at the application site.

Who Cannot use Biofreeze?

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you apply menthol to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with a nursing baby's mouth. Ask a doctor before using this medicine on child 12 years old or younger.

What happens if you put too much Biofreeze?

What happens if I overdose? An overdose of menthol is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Is Biofreeze or ice better?

Both ice and Biofreeze significantly decreased pain levels; however, Biofreeze decreased pain nearly 2 times as much as ice. In addition, it was rated as substantially more comfortable, patients preferred it, and it lasted longer 9 out of 10 times.

Can I leave BioFreeze on overnight?

For minor aches and pains, this works great! Stays on overnight and relieves pain.

Does BioFreeze relax muscles?

There are reported healing effects from cooling the skin and relaxing muscles and joints. Biofreeze uses the principle of cryotherapy. The use of cryotherapy (ie, the application of cold for the treatment of injury or disease) is widespread in sports medicine today.

Does BioFreeze help pulled muscles?

BioFreeze helps to soothe arthritis pain, back pain, neck, hip and leg pain, painful joints, ankle or foot pain, muscle soreness, strains, shoulder and arm discomfort. Whether your pain is chronic or acute, BioFreeze can help to eradicate it.

Does Biofreeze contain anti-inflammatory?

Biofreeze Professional is a great alternative to other pain relievers because it is non-systemic, non-narcotic and contains no NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), salicylates or addictive substances.

Is there an anti-inflammatory in Biofreeze?

Biofreeze topical gel is a great alternative to other pain relief solutions. It is non-systemic, non-narcotic, and contains no NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), salicylates, or addictive substances.

Does Biofreeze help get rid of joint pain?

Biofreeze Menthol Pain Relieving Gel is well-suited for application on small and large muscle areas. Fast acting and long lasting, cooling menthol formula delivers penetrating pain relief for sore muscles, simple backaches, joint pain, bruises, and arthritis.

Does Biofreeze interact with any medications?

A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with Biofreeze. Biofreeze is in the drug class topical rubefacient. Biofreeze is used to treat Pain.

Can I take ibuprofen with Biofreeze?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Biofreeze and ibuprofen.

How much Biofreeze do I apply?

Directions. Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thin film over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage not necessary.

Does BioFreeze increase blood flow?

Results: The BioFreeze® spray did not increase the amount of detectable blood flow within the cutaneous and subcutaneous layer as measured with power Doppler ultrasound to a statistically significant level relative to the baseline measures.

Why do runners use Biofreeze?

Biofreeze®, a topical analgesic, is used to block the pain signal from the affected structures to the brain when applied to muscles experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness. Blocking the pain signal from DOMS should allow an individual to restore their natural movement mechanics.

Why do athletes use Biofreeze?

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Biofreeze Cream is the ideal topical analgesic for providing temporary pain relief of athlete's sore muscles and joints. The pain relieving cream is ideal for athletes and athletic trainers who need fast acting and long-lasting pain relief.

Is Biofreeze good for muscle spasms?

Biofreeze is a tropical analgesic gel for pain relief made from methanol. It has been proven to be as effective as ice with longer lasting results. Biofreeze helps temporarily relieve pain from muscle spasm, cramps, arthritis and contusions.

How much Biofreeze can you use in a day?

Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thin film over affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Can you use biofreeze on joints?

Biofreeze is a topical analgesic. The gel, spray, patch, roll-on, foam, and cream can be applied to your skin providing temporary cooling relief for muscle and joint pain.