I am a chronic pain sufferer. I have been suffering with chronic pain since I was 15 years old and I am now 47. Some days it is very unbearable and on other days…it is tolerable. Suffering in pain is not fun and it can completely make your life miserable.
Staying fit sometimes results in aches and pains and reaching for OTC pills is not always the healthiest solution. A better solution for pain management awaits with the availability of topical analgesic products in the form of creams, gels, sprays and patches.
By putting the medicine right at the site of pain, bypassing the stomach and liver, Salonpas can use less medicine to deliver an effective dose. “When people self-medicate with over-the-counter oral pain pills, they can ingest inappropriate doses and run the risk of potential drug interactions, which can lead to unintended or unsuspected dangerous side effects, some of which can be as serious as liver failure or heart damage,” says Dr. Sylvia Hesse, a New York based orthopedic medicine specialist. “By relying on topical analgesic gels, sprays and patches for pain relief – without the use of pills – you can be assured of making a safer choice.”
Recently I received a full product suite from Salonpas which includes the Salonpas DEEP Relieving Gel, Salonpas Pain Relief Patch, Salonpas Pain Relieving GEL-Patch HOT-L, and Salonpas Pain Relieving Jet Spray.
One of the things I love about the Salonpas products is the fact that they are available in many different forms. There are gels, sprays and patches. If you are on-the-go a lot and don’t have a lot of time to apply a product then go for the patches. If you love the feeling of sprays and lotions on your body, you can use those!
Hubby and I both suffer with chronic back pain. In addition, he suffers with chronic knee pain and I suffer with chronic hip pain following my total hip replacement that I had last year. Trust me, we know about pain!
Reaching for pills is easy. But along with that comes tummy upset, intestinal problems, etc. Getting an analgesic into your body by bypassing your GI tract is a wonderful thing!
Hubby has been using the Salonpas Patches on his back or his knee ever since we received the products. He loves that he sticks on the patch and goes about his day. They are great for temporary relief of sore muscles, sprains, backaches and joint pain. No one knows the patch is on underneath his clothes! Each patch can give him relief for 8-12 hours so he doesn’t have to worry about popping pills throughout his day.
I’ve been enjoying the Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel which is a topical analgesic that lasts up to 8 hours. It contains 3 powerful pain fighting ingredients, it is fast-acting, fast-absorbing, clear and non-greasy. It is for ages 12 and up and can be applied 3-4 times a day. It won’t stain your clothing either! I have been applying it to my lower back, hip, foot and shoulder and getting great relief.
We have used other topical analgesics over the years and hated them all. Many had foul odors that gassed you out for hours, stained your clothes or just weren’t effective at relieving our pain. Well, that has all changed now thanks to Salonpas and their fantastic products! We love them and will be customers once our complimentary supply runs out!
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I’d use these for my arthritis pain.
I would use this for whenever either my neck or lower back hurts.
I would use it for my back, knees, hip and wrists.
I have a very bad back. This would be a great win.
These would be used for my elbow and shoulder
I would use for my sore calves!,,
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We would use this mostly for sports or work related injuries.
I would use it on my neck and back for the pain
i have lower back and shoulder pain all the time 🙁 this would be helpful!!
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I would be using on my back and neck as this is where I have most of my constent pain.
i would use it for my lower back. Having 2 toddlers puts a lot of strain on my back.
As a triathlete I am constantly using these products to help with recovery after hard workouts and races! I enjoy mainly for back or leg pains.
I wouldn’t use this for myself, My husband often has neck and back pain, so I would give it to him if I won.
I would use them on my lower back, I have two herniated discs from an auto accident that happened in October.
i would use these products for joint pain
I would use on my lower middle back that is where I have so much pain
I would use the products for my right shoulder that I injured about 10 years ago and have had chronic pain in ever since.
I would use these products for my neck and back pain that I get.
i would use these on my arthritic shoulder. What a releif it would be
I would use this for my back and leg pain.
I would use on my upper and middle part of my back.
I would use it on my shoulder. My shoulders always hurt after work.
I definitely needs these for my back.
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I would use these for my lower back pain and leg pain due to foot problems.
My husband’s shoulders constantly hurts him. Thank you
I’d try it on my arthritis and my husband’s back.
AsI get older my joints are starting to hurt.
I would use the products on my knee, I have arthritis in it and I think it would help it.
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My hubby does a lot of heavy lifting at work and gets sore muscles all over these would be great for him
I definitely needs these for my back.
I’m a dancer and often have pain in my knees, so these products would be wonderful for when I’m on the go and can’t bring an ice pack with me.
I would use this for my lower back pain I get from overexertion
My fiancee and his grandma love these for their shoulder pains, would love to give them done for Christmas gifts!
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These would be for my Brother, a referee!
I would use for my knee pain. I had a shot of cortisone in knee but still have a lot of pain.
I would use these for lower back pain!
Would be good for leg and back pain.
I would use the Salonpas products on my shoulder and neck pain as well as my husband’s running stress pulls.
Lumbar pain and neuromuscular pains due to my pre-existing medical conditions
Sometimes I overdo it in yoga class and have sore muscles for a few days. Would use these products to get some relief.
I have tendonitis in my elbow this would help me a lot!
I would use it for back pain.
Both my mom and my husband suffer from chronic neck and back pain – I’d use these to help them feel better.
I would use this for my back pain
I’d love to try these for my back pain
When I go backpacking, a long/hard day will cause the knees to hurt and this is what I would use it for.
I would use this on my aching back!!
My hubby would use it for his back and neck problems
I would use this for my back.
I would use this for sore muscles after working out.
I would use this for my shoulder pain and my wife suffers from back pain.
I would use this for my husband who has lower back pain and knee pain. He works long hours and is on his feet all day long.
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For my left shoulder that was hurting real bad this long Thanksgiving weekend-
I would use it for my husbands injuries and aches and pains. He has a very physical job and is 61 years old. So he has some ache or injury a lot.
We just bought a house, and still have a lot of work to do, sanding, painting, putting in moulding etc. My left should gets really tense sometimes!
I am getting close to fifty and I have a knee that gets achy now and then that I would try these products on. I would also use them on strained muscles when I shovel snow for hours after a snow storm or after going for a long run.
This would be used for my daughter who has scolisis and a knee that has already developed arthritis. As well I use it when I have cramps
I would use it for my lower back and knees. Never tried this product but like to.
i have back pain and arthritis.
My hubby and I are both up in years, he retired last year and had to have back surgery, so he still has alot of pain, I am still working and on my feet on a concrete floor 9 to 10 hours a day and suffer from chronic arthritis and knee pain, so these would be a comfort to both of us, thanks for the giveaway
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I would use this for sore muscles after working out
Right knee for arthritis.
Lower back pain – sciatic nerve
I would use these for multiple pain problems. I have back and hip pain after 2| serguries and right elbow pain from tennih elbow.
I have chronic back pain and would use these products for that .
I would use these products for shoulder pain!
This would be for my husband who has arthritis in both of his knees and his shoulder.
I use this for my lower back and it works fantastic! I’d love to win a selection of their products!
I have chronic joint pain throughout my body (especially my knees and and fingers). There’s only so much medication you can take and only so many side effects you want to deal with. I’d love to try these alternative treatments from Salonpas!
I would use these products on my kn ee. I injured it in a fall on ice, had surgery, and now it hurts worse than before. I also have arthritis in my knee.
I would share these with my hubby we bother have bad back pain.
I would use these for my elbow pain.
I would use this for back pain.
My mother uses the back pain patches every day. I use them for my sore neck occasionally.
I have chronic lower back pain, herniated discs & lordosis spinal curvature. I have some good days, but a lot of times I wake up in pain, can’t lift heavy things or be as active as I’d like. I would use these all the time to soothe my back pain!
I’d use this for back pain. It’s from a car accident 10 years ago, and it would help.
I would use it on my hip, the arthritis has gotten bad.
My hubby has back pain several days a week due to his job. This would be helpful.
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My husband has back pain that happens all too often. This looks like it will give him some relief!
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I would give them to my husband to use for his aching muscles after working out.
I would use it for back pain and cramps.
I’d use it for lower back pain.
I would use the cream for my chronic hip pain and back pain.
I would use these for my neck (have cervical spine compression), lower back, and especially my knees, have real bad OA and right knee is almost bone on bone from cartilage wearing
I get neck aches… from having… is this too much TMI??? larger chest! It’s a real pain in the neck. Yes, it is and I often have someone rub my neck at the end of the day.
Back pain 🙁 I can barely go to the gym right now..
I would use Salonpas products following an over-enthusiastic workout.
I have a mystery knee condition. I need X-rays to find out what’s up but haven’t done so yet.
I’ve had rotator cuff surgery and would use this for the leftover pain.
I have psoriatic arthritis – knees, shoulders, hips, back, etc etc….on and on. I’d slap these on everywhere! Ouch!
I’d use it for lower back pain.
My Mom has RA and she loves using this product for her achy joints.
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For my hubby and all his aches and pains.
I would use it on my back which has constant lower back pain.
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I’d use it for chronic pain.
I would use ti on my back. This summer I hurt my back when I was moving some heavy stuff and the pain keeps coming back.
I would use these on my lower back. I’ve used them before and they work great.
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this would be wonderful for my son who pitches for arm pain
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I would use these good products for all my aches and pains that I have through out the day!
i have back pain
I would use these for the occasional knee pain that I have.
I would use this on a bad knee I would love to see how it helps.
I have what I call “bad knees” which means to me I probably have some arthritis. I would use some of the products there, as my knees hurt most of the day, especially when the weather gets cold and rainy. Also have a bad back which hurts more if I don’t move around a few times an hour.
I’d use this on my lower back after being on my feet all day at work. My back is always killing me after work.
I have used their products and they rock- Hubby and I are both getting older and how we would use them is when we overdo it. Snow will be here tomorrow, I am sure that our backs willl be killing us after shoveling!
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My husband has back pain and I have neck pain at times, which is what we would use this for.
I have RA and my knees are often painful. I want to try this product.
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I would use this for when I play after tennis
This would be for my husband; he has back and shoulder pain
I hurt my lower back in a w/c injury and before it slipped the disc I use the little green pads,they were great and then I used the larger ones along with the spray,but after the back surgery I now use the spray and the pads a lot more.They really help me cause I am a nurse and I work some long days and they are the life saver for me. I also use the spray on my left foot ankle area due to the injury to the nevers in my left leg.love all their produts.
We would use this for our sports injuries and for treating pain after long hikes on camping trips.
I would use this for my elbow that aches when it’s going to rain
My family could really use these. My husband works on cars so his back is always hurting plus his hands break out. My daughter was just diagnosed with some health issues and sits on a heating pad and puts a gel on her chest. This would be great for her to try.
I would use these to combat the nasty cluster headaches I get about 1once a month or so, which includes a lot of muscle pain in my neck and shoulder. My hubby would use these when his injured knee acts up. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I would use the Salonpas patch for knee pain, and perhaps for neck pain. I would use the gel, lotion and spray for hand,wrist arthritis and the neck and knees again..
I use a lot of topicals and just deal with pain rather than take something that affects my whole body and organs. I’d use it on my back and when I workout my legs too much at times, it would be great.
I would use this at night for lower back pain.