Tiger Balm?
I’m seeings lots of ads for this during the Olympics. I can’t use any NSAIDS not even things like Voltarol. I can use Deep Heat carefully, and do use Biofreeze. I wonder does Tiger Balm work also? I used to have some years ago but that was for insect bites.
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Hi
I think Tiger Balm is brilliant. I used the red one all the time while my hip was at its worst but be aware it does stain.
Like you I can't have NSAIDS and it was only fairly recently I was told not to use anti inflammatory creams either by my wonderful pharmacist due to the effects of absorption.
Trish xx
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Hi @Socialdancer,
Yep - another fan of Tiger Balm here, I first started using it to soothe sore muscles after Running. Like most of these gles and creams, it's good for sprains and sore muscles but won't touch inflammation or boe-on-bone pain.
My Arthritis is in my knees and to help keep my trousers clean and aid absorption I put on elasticated knee supports after applying it.
One of the best gels (for me) I found to be FlexiSeq, it really helps reduce crunching and grinding, smells o.k too.
Hope that helps,
Jon
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Yep I've found that tiger balm works well for me too. My leg joints especially my knees are the most painful. I don't know know how or why it works or what the difference is between the red and white versions (except the red stains ) but I can walk more eaily and feel better.
I have some flexiseq but not really tried it yet. I'll give it ago.
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Thank you for your replies. I tried Flexiseq years ago, a lot of dancers use it, but it brought me out in a rash 😏
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@Socialdancer I have used Zen Gel its in a roll on tube it is very good on my Knees and hips I don't know if it would be available where you are as I am in Australia.
I hope you find something to help you
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Hi @Socialdancer tank you for your post! its important to remember that what works for some people may not work for others.
having said that, I do personally recommend Tiger Balm if Deep Heat works for you; in my experience I find that I get more relief from Tiger Balm than I get from Deep Heat for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I noticed that you mentioned that you dance, and my sister is a non-arthritic Irish Dancer who swears by Tiger Balm.
Hopefully it also works for you if you do decide to give it a try 🤗
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