which decreases blood circulation to the nerves and may do more damage...
I'd suggest you try an ointment with menthol in it to mask the heat sensations.
Menthol stimulates cold receptors and overrides the sensation of burning.
It works well for many of us, including me. ( I have burning mostly and not major pain).
Examples:
Biofreeze 3.5% menthol (alternate Freeze It from CVS that Mel uses)
IcyHot which is slightly higher in menthol 7.6% and extra strength=10%.
Tiger Balm is also about 10%
I prefer the Biofreeze...I have good results with it...it is in a disappearing gel, seems to penetrate and
last a long time. It has been distributed by chiros and PTs mostly, but recently has escaped to
the general public on the internet.
Vicks VapoRub (I think it was the cream version)-- we had a poster once who swore by this product:
http://www.eagleherald.com/lgot0531.asp
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