Warming ointments for muscles promote blood flow to muscles, ligaments, cartilage and joints. Due to this, they act: with the bloodstream, the supply of nutrients is necessary. Ointments and gels with a warming effect provide a mild analgesic effect for various injuries - bruises, hematomas, and sprains. They accelerate healing, effectively relieve pain, prevent complications, and reduce inflammation. Warming ointment for colds will also help: relieve cold and flu symptoms, nasal congestion and sore throat.
The principle of action of warming agents
The effect of a rush of blood to the treated area is provided by the following components:
- bee or snake venom;
- camphor;
- capsacin;
- turpentine.
Most modern warming ointments are made not with one, but with several active ingredients at once. This providescomplex effect in a variety of conditions and diseases. There are warming ointments for the neck, shoulders, joints, spine, sternum, feet or fingers. Depending on the degree of manifestation of the disease, ointments and creams can be used as an independent remedy or as part of complex therapy. For example, with osteochondrosis, the pain can be so severe that the patient is forced, in addition to the local drug, to use a potent tablet anesthetic.
Apply warming ointments with gloves or with your fingertips. The fact is that many patients make a common mistake: they rub the ointment with their palms. Then they wash their hands badly and touch their face or eyes. As a result, many unpleasant consequences can occur: from an allergic reaction of the upper layer of the epidermis of the face to a burn of the mucous membrane of the eyes. Such consequences can be fatal - in some cases, a thorn in the eye of such an inattentive patient may remain. So you should either wash your hands very thoroughly with soap or apply warming creams and ointments with gloves.
Area of application of warming agents
Use both as an independent remedy and as part of complex therapy is possible under the following conditions and ailments:
- osteochondrosis, lordosis, scoliosis of any part of the spine;
- bruises with and without hematoma;
- dislocations and sprains;
- sports injury caused by stretching or excessive force of the contracted muscle bundle;
- pain after fractures.
Some massage therapists use warming ointments for osteochondrosis directly during the procedure. Some patients are against this use of the ointment, since in some cases the components (in particular, bee or snake venom) can provoke the development of an allergic reaction. As a result, the patient loses the pain caused by osteochondrosis, but acquires dermatological problems.
In some cases, the use of ointments with turpentine during the massage is justified. For example, cellulite cupping massage, popular among women, may be more effective when using ointments with a strong warming effect.
List of the most effective remedies
In terms of cost and effectiveness, the following warming ointments can be distinguished:
- "Capsicam".
- "Finalgon".
- "Efkamon".
- "Rescuer forte".
- "Viprosan".
- "Virapin".
- "Doctor Mom".
The cost of each of them is from one hundred and fifty to four hundred rubles. You can buy them at almost any pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor.
Contraindications for the use of creams, balms and ointments
Contraindications to the use of warming ointments are as follows:
- open and closed head injuries;
- open wounds;
- the most minor violations of the integrity of the skin;
- children under three years of age;
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- neoplasms of both benign and malignant nature;
- individual intolerance to the components of the ointment.
What warming ointments can be used for oncology? This question worries many patients. Before using any of them, you need to consult an oncologist, since the rush of blood can supply the tumor with substances that will promote its growth. This cannot be allowed for either benign or malignant neoplasms. For this reason, warming ointments should not be used to remove pain in the area of bumps and wen of unknown origin. In general, it is better not to try to treat lipomas on your own - this often causes their growth and cell degeneration.
"Capsicam": turpentine and camphor against pain
This is one of the most popular warming ointments for joints. Meanwhile, the instructions for the tool also offer many applications.
It should be remembered about contraindications: the ointment should not be used on skin areas with abrasions, wounds and scratches. It is undesirable to use it during pregnancy and lactation (only after consultation with your doctor). It is also better not to treat children with Kapsikam: delicate and sensitive skin is almost guaranteed to get burned from turpentine, which is part of the product. For the same reason, it is highly undesirable to use the ointment on the mucosal area. It will take even more time to treat the burn than the initial ailment. But "Kapsicam" is ideal for the treatment of ligaments andjoints.
Turpentine and camphor in the composition of the ointment penetrates into the upper layers of the skin without disturbing its respiratory functions. Thanks to this property, the ointment was adopted by athletes. Before serious loads on the ligamentous apparatus, they perform special bandages, which from the side resemble a compress. "Kapsikam" is applied to problem areas of the body, and on top, after partial absorption, the knees and hands are bandaged with elastic bandages. This prevents stretching of the ligaments, and if they hurt, it relieves pain in problem areas. Hands, knees, lower back - these are the most common places where Kapsikam is applied under elastic bandages.
The cost of one package, compared to other drugs of the same effect, is very attractive. The remedy can be bought without a prescription at any pharmacy at a fairly cheap price in any corner of our country. Prices, depending on the region:
- tube 50 g - about 350 rubles;
- tube 30 g – about 200 rubles.
"Finalgon": a popular remedy for pain in injuries
This, perhaps the most popular warming ointment, contains two active ingredients - nicoboxil and nonivamide. The product is sold in metal tubes of 20 mg. The cost of one is about four hundred rubles. The price is quite high - this is largely due to very aggressive marketing and massive advertising of this product on TV.
Instructions for use for the "Finalgon" ointment reports that the drug is effective asas an independent remedy or as part of complex therapy for the following ailments and conditions:
- Myalgia of muscle tissue provoked by excessive exercise.
- Neuritis - severe pain in different parts of the body, provoked by aseptic (non-infectious) inflammation of the peripheral nerves.
- Arthralgia of rheumatic origin.
- Bursitis is an inflammation of the joints, which is most often accompanied by sharp pain when you try to act with a sore hand or step on a leg.
- Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint that causes unbearable pain to patients, makes the feet or hands inoperable, and in some cases the joints of the fingers.
- Lumbago (pain in the lumbar spine) caused by inflammation.
- Sprain caused by overwork and overwork.
The product is intended for external use. The conditions for safe use must be observed. Instructions for use for the ointment "Finalgon" reports that it should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, applied to skin areas with wounds, scratches, abrasions. In no case should you apply ointment to areas of the mucous membrane.
Already after ten minutes after applying a thin layer of "Finalgon", a strong burning sensation begins on the area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. This is completely normal - due to it, the ointment works. The rush of blood to the diseased joint provides pain relief after twenty to thirty minutes. To fix the effect, you should use ointmentthree to four times a day.
"Efkamon": cheap and effective
Contains camphor. This is the main component, due to which an inexpensive warming ointment has a healing effect. The product is packaged in tubes of 20 mg. The cost of one is about one hundred and fifty rubles. Method of application - standard for a warming ointment for the back: apply a thin layer on the sore spot. You can not bandage or cover with a blanket or try to warm the sore spot in any other way. "Efkamon" will work without such events.
After about ten minutes, a rather strong burning sensation will begin. Camphor allows you to save cellular respiration, despite its cheapness. In some cases, an allergic reaction develops to this component: the epidermis is covered with small red pimples, and the patient experiences not just a burning sensation, but severe pain. With such symptoms, you should immediately wash off the product with cold water. Pay special attention: cold water.
If you wash off the warming ointment with hot water, the patient will experience severe pain, and in some cases, a burn may occur. It is very important to use the coldest possible water - in this case, even with individual intolerance to camphor, you can get rid of the unpleasant consequences of using the ointment.
Thermobalm "Rescuer forte"
This is an inexpensive and popular remedy, the main active ingredient of which is a solution of capsaicin, sea buckthorn and ghee, retinol and tocopherol. Thanks to thisthe combination of ingredients, the ointment has not only a warming effect, but also a nourishing, moisturizing one. It is thanks to the rich composition that the manufacturers designated the product not just as an ointment, but as a thermal balm.
Pharmacological action of the balm "Rescuer forte":
- capsaicin oil solution will warm up muscles and joints, improve microcirculation and increase blood circulation in muscles and joints;
- turpentine oil and methyl nicotinate relieve joint swelling due to vasodilating action;
- fir essential oil and calendula oil extract will stop the inflammatory process;
- oily extracts of Rhodiola rosea and Eleutherococcus, sea buckthorn oil will relieve tension in muscles and joints and restore mobility and performance;
- Vitamin E will protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals and prevent premature aging of muscles and joints;
- Vitamin A will improve skin condition and the body's ability to resist infections.
How to properly apply the balm to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect? You can simply apply a thin layer on the back, hands or feet. Already after ten to fifteen minutes, a rather tangible warming effect will begin. Can be applied under elastic bandages - this method is usually chosen by weightlifters who are afraid of a possible sprain. If a person has sensitive skin, you can apply the product under a wet compress. This will ensure the softest and most delicate impact and prevent the development of possibleburn.
The oils in the composition can leave greasy marks on clothes, so it is better to use thermal balm under a bandage if the patient is going to get dressed and leave the house. Treatment can be done at home. In this case, you can apply thermal balm just on the skin, without any additional dressings.
"Viprosal" with snake venom for pain
It is used only externally as a warming and analgesic for arthritis, rheumatic pains. Orthopedists often prescribe an ointment for pain caused by diseases of the spine - osteochondrosis, scoliosis, lordosis. Neurotropic snake venom effectively restores bundles of muscle tissue. Thanks to this action, Viprosal is actively used by athletes during the period of maximum load. When stretching muscles, ligaments, with cartilage injuries, the ointment has proven its effectiveness. You can use it as a compress or elastic bandage, or simply apply a thin layer. Please note that the oils in the composition can leave greasy stains on clothes.
Contraindications to the use of the ointment come down to the presence of snake venom in its composition:
- skin tuberculosis;
- insufficiency of cerebral and coronary circulation;
- extreme physical exhaustion and asthenia;
- anorexia and general weakness of he alth:
- pregnancy and lactation.
Snake venom is an effective warming and anti-inflammatory agent, which also has the ability to restore the integrity of the joints. Butan abundance of contraindications and a fairly high possibility of developing an allergic reaction already at the first use makes Viprosal not the most popular remedy.
Warming "Doctor Mom" for colds
This remedy can even be used to treat children. The safest warming ointment. From cough, runny nose, sore throat, it has proven its effectiveness more than once. Among tens of thousands of Russians, this remedy is considered the most effective at the first sign of flu, colds. The almost complete absence of side effects, the natural composition and the ability to use "Doctor Mom" for the treatment of children played a role.
The composition includes eucalyptus oil, menthol, camphor, thymol. The warming effect of this ointment is not the strongest. Therefore, it can be used on the nasal mucosa: it almost never causes an allergic reaction or side effects. On the contrary, a runny nose and nasal congestion disappear almost instantly. In some cases, there is an individual intolerance to camphor. Despite the fact that there is very little of it in the composition of the ointment, it causes slight swelling and discomfort. For these symptoms, it is better not to apply this inexpensive warming ointment to the nasal mucosa.
When coughing, rub "Doctor Mom" on the surface of the chest and go to bed, covered with a warm blanket. As a rule, as part of a complex treatment, the ointment helps to get rid of a cough within two to three days.
Medic's advice: how to properly use warming ointments for muscles
Simple tips will help prevent possible unpleasant consequences (burns, burning and pain) from the use of such products:
- wash off the ointment with cool water only;
- apply the ointment only with gloves;
- avoid applying to skin that has even small cracks, not to mention wounds and scratches;
- do not use on the face and scalp;
- do not use warming ointments to get rid of cosmetic skin defects.
