This is a review for Biofreeze pain relief gel. It's temporary but surprisingly long-lasting relief. Many claim they would not fall asleep if it wasn't for this pain relieving cryotherapy gel. Basically, it is an effective analgesic formulated to provide a variety of benefits for therapy, pain relief, exercise/training and overall comfort.

What it relieves

Biofreeze products contain ILEX which is an herbal extract from a South American holly shrub. ILEX is used in various health & wellness formulations. The result is a fast-acting, penetrating, long lasting pain reliever.The product numbs the area and works well with ibuprofin (advil) or ultrasound therapy to offer relief from muscle aches and pain. This is often recommended by physical therapists, athletic trainers and chiropractors.

People use it for:

• Arthritis pain relief
• Muscle sprains
• Back, Shoulder, Neck Pain
• Knee aches and pains
• Shoulder pain
• Joint pain
• Sore muscles
• Sinus pain
• Most sports injuries that are not open sores or breaks

Use it prior to:

• It works quickly often giving any oral pain relief time to kick in. It often helps you avoid the prescription pain relief meds
• Massage therapy
• Rehab session
• Before or after a workout
• Trigger point therapy

The Gel comes in many application forms.

Spray or packets? It all depends on what you like. If it's for a sports bag or travel, the packets are nice. But for cost effectiveness the large pump bottle is the best for home use. It does have some interesting little residue balls that are no big deal but some complain about this. It also has no contraindications although, like any topical, you should exercise caution around mouth and eyes, open sores and pregnant women should also be cautious about its use unless there is physician consent. There are no waxes, oils, aloe or petroleum.