Arthritis Creams!!

Arthritis is referred to as “joint inflammation”. It is incurable but can be kept under control by using appropriate medicines. However arthritis treatments include creams, pills etc. Arthritis creams are effective for soothing minor injuries and muscle pain. Some arthritis creams contains active salicylate and other pain relieving ingredients capsaicin or menthol.

Some arthritis creams are even available over-the-counter. They include:

Bengay arthritic cream: The active ingredients present in this cream are methyl salicylate and menthol. It provides temporary relief from minor joint injury and muscle pain.

Icy Hot: It consists of active ingredients “methyl salicylate and menthol”. This arthritis cream has dual action- It first gets icy to dull the pain and then gets hot to relax it away. Icy hot provides long lasting relief from sore muscles, backache, muscle cramps and joint pain.

Aspercreme: - The active ingredient present in this cream is “trolamine salicylate”. It provides temporary relief from minor pain, muscle sprains, strains, backache etc.

Sportscreme: -It works fast and provides temporary relief from minor pain, muscle strain, and stiffness. The active ingredient of this cream is salicylate

Tiger Balm: - It provides relief from muscular aches and joint pain. It consist of active ingredients cajuput oil, clove oil, menthol and camphor.

Mineral Ice: - It is a type of gel that gives cooling sensation, penetrates deeper to provide temporary relief from pain, aches of muscles and joints. The active ingredient is menthol.