A Guide to the Best Pain Relief Creams for Arthritis

The swollen joints from arthritis can cause quite a bit of pain and limit your ability to move. If you have arthritis, you probably want as many pain relief options as possible.

You may already have tried exercise and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers you take by mouth. These include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Another option is to try one of the many OTC topical creams that can help relieve arthritis pain. Here’s the low-down on these products to help you decide which arthritis cream might be best for you.

Arthritis Creams for Pain Relief: Everything You Need to Know Before You Try One

How arthritis creams work

Arthritis creams help relieve joint pain when applied to the skin. They can provide short-term but effective relief. These creams tend to work best on joints that are close to the surface of the skin, such as the joints in the hands or knees.

The main pain-relieving ingredients in arthritis creams are salicylates, counterirritants, and capsaicin.

Salicylates reduce inflammation (swelling and irritation). This helps decrease pressure and pain in the joints.

Some brands of salicylate products also contain other ingredients such as menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, and cinnamon oil. These substances are called counterirritants. They warm or cool the skin and distract the brain from pain.

Capsaicin is a natural, odor-free element found in hot chili peppers. It reduces pain by blocking the skin’s pain receptors.

List of OTC arthritis creams

The arthritis creams most commonly found in drugstores include:

Natural Rapid Relieve Pain Balm Analgesic Cream Rheumatoid Arthritis Bone Frozen

Chinese Shaolin Analgesic Cream Suitable For Rheumatoid Arthritis/ ZB Joint Pain/ Back Pain Relief Analgesic Balm Ointment

Chinese Shaolin Analgesic Cream Suitable Arthritis Joint For Rheumatoid Pain Back Pain Relief Balm Ointment Body Cream

Relief Headache Neuralgia Muscle Acid Pain Stasis Rheumatism Arthritis Cream

   - by arthritis creams

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Safe use

Although arthritis creams are OTC products, you still need to use them properly. Follow these steps to help ensure safe, effective use of your arthritis cream.

• Always follow package directions when applying an arthritis cream.
• Wash your hands before and after you apply the cream. Never touch your eyes or mucus membranes when you have arthritis cream on your hands.
• Limit your use to four times per day, unless the package suggests otherwise.
• Stop using the cream if it causes any irritation or if you notice that your skin is sensitive to the product.
• If you’re sensitive or allergic to aspirin, ask your doctor if you should avoid salicylates. You may also need to avoid them if you take prescription blood thinners.
• To avoid side effects, use salicylate creams only occasionally, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

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