Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel

What is Biofreeze?

Biofreeze is a blend of inactive ingredients such as alcohol and herbal extracts, along with the active ingredient - menthol.

How does Biofreeze work?

Biofreeze relieves short term pain by stimulating specific sensory receptors in the skin.  This blocks other receptors from sending pain signals to the skin.

Biofreeze produces pain relief through the use of a process called cryotherapy.  Also known as "cold therapy", cryotherapy is the application of cold to decrease inflammation and relieve pain.

The most popular form of cryotherapy is the use of ice.  But when applied to sore muscles, ice can cause negative side effects like stiffness, decreased range of motion, decreased motor performance, and skin irritation.

Biofreeze pain relief produces the same sensation of cold that accompanies icing, but patients may remain active during treatment.  Biofreeze works on the injured area to reduce skin temperature, reduce blood flow, lessen inflammation, and allow the body to repair itself more quickly.

How do I apply Biofreeze?

Biofreeze comes in three formats - Roll-on for effective delivery to smaller muscles, Spray for application without direct body contact, and Tube for hands on massage.
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