What exatly is this product? i know its used to relieve stress in some muscles but does it really work? thanks. Talkingtaco2
Well, Wikipedia says that Deep Heat is a spray or cream with these ingredients: Menthol 5.91475% Eucalyptus Oil 1.97231% Methyl Salicylate 12.80123% Turpentine Oil 1.47287% Copper sulphate compound 0.56 Most of these type of rubs feel warm and tingly (don't get too excited) and they can bring heat deep into stiff sore muscles. Quite a few people find it quite nice for low back pain. Other people find it a bit irritating and not at all helpful. All that to say, try it and see if you like it for your favorite cramp or stiff back.
Personally, I go for Tiger Balm! Fixes everything! No, seriously, probably the only active ingredient in Deep Heat or the like is methyl salicylate, which acts like a local analgesic anti-inflammatory. Voltaren (diclofenac) emulgel, I find, is better...
