darren m Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 heat creams or muscle rubs etc. anything out there other than DEEP HEAT. want to try something for my chronic shoulder pain , can only find deep heat at the chemist , but it just does not get hot or deep enough and only lasts a few minutes. anyone use anything else cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Word of warning, read the instructions before using as you might be surprised by what medication it could adversely react to! Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have some stuff and think its called Fire Dragon or something like that.I use Deep Heat quite a lot and to get that wee bit extra burn i put a neoprene wrap on after spraying and that usually helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 You can also get ibuprofen based rubs that help with inflammation, but don't know how penetrative they are. I have a heat rub that is based on an Aloe Vera base cream, it works quite well but don't know how penetrative it would be. I could point you towards someone who sells those sorts of things. What about an old fashioned wintergreen rub. I used to use those playing football in the winter, kept your legs and arms warm and muscles more supple. As a more extreme solution, have a look at far infra red heat lamps or even sauna's, they have a much greater degree of penetration, but will cost a whole load more too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 tiger balm is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I use Bio Freeze A bit different goes both hot and cold. For real muscle pain I take Diclofenac tablets. ( from your doctor ) works very well for me. I am now 50 and starting to fall apart. Creams will only do so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I buy something called Reflex spray from abroad. Used it when working in Spain years ago and hurt my neck badly on a water slide. It was the only thing that gave relief. Smells like ralgex and in a red and white tin but works when ralgex dosent. Tried all the ibulieve gel rubs. Try your doctor if not getting relief. Edited January 9, 2015 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) +1 tigerbalm. Worked im cojunction with a sports massage is the dogs...! Edited January 9, 2015 by novice cushie shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Another vote for Tiger Balm. Curiously,the only place i see it for sale though is Tesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 You can get Tiger Balm from most chemists. You want the hot one (I think it's red) not the medium one. Make sure you wash your hands after use and don't get it anywhere near your wedding tackle or you may think you're joining the Vienna Boys Choir. Good stuff and smells gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I recommend Lucy from the local Thai massage parlour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Best thing for my shoulder was two 3/4 fill hot water bottles with the necks tied together then slipped over the shoulder(t shirt on) heats goes right through,hot tap water was better than boiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE MEK Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Tiger balm is the business. If you know anyone who lives in Thailand or travels there get them to pick some up. A mate who I worked with brought me some back. There a liniment to add to a bath,heat packs and several variants to choose from. My favourite was a yellow cream which heated up then cooled down like an ice pack, once you start to move about or exercise it heats up again. Excellent stuff for general aches & pains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roly Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Could try White Liniment BP or look at an alternate treatment such as a TENS machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 heat creams or muscle rubs etc. anything out there other than DEEP HEAT. want to try something for my chronic shoulder pain , can only find deep heat at the chemist , but it just does not get hot or deep enough and only lasts a few minutes. anyone use anything else cheers i tried all the creams lotions & liniments i have impingement in each shoulder but they wont op as my HBA1C is too high , i had a cortisone injection its fine now at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Norfolk boys use a blow lamp followed by a rub down with hot tar . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Well, 5 years ago I snapped my ACL in my left knee and was stopped from playing football for 14 months in rehabilitation after the op. I then began footballing again and after a game it was very sore and tender. My remedy was Tiger Balm.. I rubbed in Tiger Balm before training and also before a game, and I used to notice a difference after training and the game, no aches,pains, dull aches or locking. The place where I bought it from is if you have one in your area is Home Bargains. It's very popular in martial arts sports. I have retired from football now due to family commitments and I still use it to this very day before I go out shooting. The only adivce I'll give u is *REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I buy something called Reflex spray from abroad. Used it when working in Spain years ago and hurt my neck badly on a water slide. It was the only thing that gave relief. Biofreeze is good - my Osteopath recommends it too. I also get some similar stuff from my sister-in-law which she uses on horses (she is a vet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Uddermint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Tiger balm that my son brought me back from Thailand years ago still got some left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I used Tiger Balm whilst living in Thailand. I've seen it for sale in poundland but don't know how good it is from there. The best thing I've found by far is Dit Dar Jow. You would have to get it from a place that does Chinese medicine or a Chinese herbalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 If it's a joint problem, as opposed to a muscle problem, try the gels based on New Zealand Green-Lipped mussel. Musselflex. Pernaton or the best I found to be Mobicosa. You need to order the Mobicosa direct fron NewZealand to get it at half the UK price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Tiger balm is good but if I've got a real niggle I use fiery jack that's if you can get it The one in the tin that looks like boot polish is best Use sparingly Donkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 guys thanks for all the replys you have given me some good tips there. as far as my shoulder I think it may be rotar cuff or impingement , are these the same thing ?? god knows but I,ve had it about year now and its getting worse , find it hard to sleep most nights and hard to lift arm above my head , get dressed etc. the ibuprofen gel does,nt seem to do a lot but heat seems to help me move with less pain. I did see tiger balm a while ago at the pound shop , is this the same quality as the stuff you are talking about , never heard of fiery jack but will look it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sounds like frozen shoulder I've had it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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