- Rest and elevate the painful area.
- Alternate between ice packs to reduce inflammation and heat to improve blood flow.
- Soak in a warm bath with Epsom salts or take a warm shower.
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers (aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen).
What do doctors prescribe for joint pain?
NSAIDS, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are commonly prescribed for arthritis pain and other symptoms. They are available over-the-counter as aspirin (such as Bayer), naproxen (such as Aleve), and ibuprofen (such as Motrin).
Which gel is best for muscle pain?
- Icy Hot Max Strength Lidocaine Cream. Icy Hot has been around for years.
- Extract Labs CBD Muscle Cream.
- Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion Ultra.
- Penetrex Pain Relief Therapy.
- Biofreeze Cool the Pain Roll-On.
- Tiger Balm Muscle Rub.