Some of you may have heard me talk about Biofreeze. It is a product that I use, and often recommend to patients who have arthritis pain, sprains, strains, and aching muscles. It is a cold therapy gel that uses menthol as its primary ingredient, and it is extremely effective at reducing pain without the use of medication. As a matter of fact, the man who invented it was looking for ways to help his grandmother with her arthritis pain so that she did not have to use prescription meds!
Biofreeze reduces pain like icing does: it reduces blood flow to the site, and “tricks” the nerves so they don’t send pain signals to the brain. (It is more complicated than that, but that is basically what happens). The advantage of Biofreeze, which is a gel you rub on your skin, is that you can continue to move around and live your life while you are using it…you don’t have to sit with an ice pack on your injury. Plus, patients have found it to be more comfortable than ice therapy. Research has found that it offers two times the relief of ice and that its effects last longer too.
If you think it is something you would like to try, let me know. I always have some on hand at the office, and I can apply some to a sore spot at your next adjustment so you can test it out. If you find like it, you can purchase it right at our office.
I’m always looking for ways to help my patients stop having to load their systems with medications that cause side effects. Combined with your chiropractic treatments and protocols, Biofreeze is one more alternative that can put you on the path to natural wellness. 

Until next time,

Dr. Sarah