What is Biofreeze?
Cold therapy is well-known for helping to manage swelling and inflammation, two major causes of joint and muscle pain. Biofreeze is also able to temporarily help with nerve activity, a contributor to pain. Biofreeze therapy utilizes and is similar to the cold therapy of ice in that it reduces inflammation and improves circulation, but offers more effective comfortable, convenient, and lasting pain relief.
Biofreeze often called cold therapy, involves applying a menthol compound to ease minor aches of muscles or joints. The cold sensation works by preventing the brain from receiving pain signals from the skin. Furthermore, menthol is believed to have a positive effect on the skin's cold receptivity which is present in Biofreeze.
Biofreeze therapy does not require a prescription: however, be sure to discuss it with your doctor beforehand to ensure its correct use.
Biofreeze was invented in 1991 due to the efforts of a scientist who sought a safer and more natural substitute for the traditional pain medication that was being used by his grandmother. The scientist's experiments incorporated Biofreeze's underlying benefits and also proved its effectiveness in relieving muscle pain throughout the body. In 2016, Biofreeze Professional, an optimized Biofreeze formula with extended pain relief was debuted.
Biofreeze's active ingredient is menthol. Biofreeze does not incorporate aspirin, capsaicin, gluten, starch, or nut derivatives is vegetarian friendly, and does not use animal testing.
Biofreeze does not utilize artificial fragrances but does contain menthol, which has a distinct odor. The downside to the distinctive scent is that the menthol smell dissipates within a few minutes after being applied.
Biofreeze is a topical analgesic, meaning it may be applied directly to the affected part of the body no more than 4 times daily. Do not use a heating pad exactly where you are applying Biofreeze, because you may experience injury. Biofreeze is also not advised to wrap the area where it has been applied. Biofreeze should not be used to treat sunburn, nor should it be applied in a sauna or tanning bed. It is also inappropriate to be used in dealing with insect bites or poison ivy. Always read the instructions before use.
Biofreeze can be applied up to 4 times per day.
Yes, Biofreeze gel or roll-on is safe for use by a child under 12 years old; Biofreeze spray can be used by a child 12 years old and older. Contact your pediatrician for instructions about Biofreeze and its use for cold therapy and children and address any other questions or concerns about Biofreeze or cold therapy.
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