Pain Relief Gel, At Home Pain Relief Solutions

Pain relief gel is a fabulous at home pain relief solution! Here is our view on the two best on the market, both very different:

Arnica Gel

Hands down, our favorite pain relief gel. Derived from the lovely plant, arnica montana, shown here, this gel works externally to relieve pain and inflammation on new bruises, strains, sprains, injured and tired tissue.

Arnica acts on capillaries, veins and skin to produce a range of anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relief), effects.

1. Arnica is fast acting
2. Can be reapplied multiple times during the day or evening to help control pain or discomfort
3. Arnica is odorless
4. Non-sticky and non-staining
5. Reduces muscle aches and physical fatigue from overexertion

Other Uses: On a misadventure in which the author accidently camped with the sand fleas of Mexico - the insect spray acted as salad dressing for the little creatures - and ended up with more bites than skin, we fell in LOVE with the effects of arnica to relieve itchiness!

BioFreeze

Instead of the anti-inflammatory affects of Arnica, Biofreeze relies on the action of Menthol. Menthol is a cooling agent in Biofreeze, and the cooling action acts as a pain reliever.

When it is not possible to ice, either you can't remain still long enough, or its too messy for your situation (work), biofreeze may be a very good choice.

1. Biofreeze is considered cold therapy
2. Active ingredient is menthol
3. Your skin feels cold when biofreeze is applied.
4. Good at pain relief
5. Strong Smell

Caution: You cannot use a heating pad while using biofreeze or any other type of cooling cream. The cooling effect of menthol can make it difficult for your body to register the effects of the heat and you can become injured.