Joint/tendon pain-----creams/rubs/oils?

[*zap*]

Who has found things that work???

 

[Owens]

I used a CBD balm from Floyd's of Leadville for what felt like tennis elbow. It seemed to help, though I'm never really sure if these things are just snake oil. I'm pretty sure it was this one. https://floydsofleadville.com/product/lavender-balm/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

[Preston]

Certified cbd oil is the only thing I’ve found that works, I’ve tried willow bark, bio freeze, deep blue, and blue emu, and good cbd really works

 

[doc holiday13]

Heat and Ice. What does your stretching routine look like? What does your collagen intake look like??
Generally, things like Icy/Hot is a "distraction" from the pain and doesn't actually address the need.

CBD is not for everyone. I've tried it for inflammation and it was useless but its definitely user dependent. I've found that all my aches and pains are due to a need for proper stetching and rehab work

 

[BBob]

Voltaren

 

[timekiller13]

Voltaren

Same here. Voltaren gel. Get the occasional knee aches and pains from running a lot. Rub some voltaren gel on and I’m good to go.

 

[Jon_G]

You can also give these a try. I have a bad elbow and I ordered some. Only been about 2 weeks so I can't tell you myself that they work but there's lots of good reviews about them.

DEFUSE

MTN OPS Defuse uses patented ingredients to support the body in fighting inflammation, which involves many processes the body uses to heal itself. Other benefits may include anti-aging, reducing pain, muscle endurance, and recovery. Muscle & Joint Support Antioxidants Anti Aging Reduce Pain...

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[RobinW]

Voltaren gel! best deal is at Costco. I broke my toe, and sprained my big toe joint, and Gabapentin and Voltaren helped me walk 40 miles at disney a week later (not my smartest move).

But for me, with something tendon pain, Voltaren can completely make it disappear for 3 to 4 hours. Crunchy arthritis fingers feel normal again.

I'm also experimenting with Magnesium based creams, that I wanted to take into the backcountry for muscle cramps, but the one I got also has some peppermint. I decided to leave it home and not become a minty snack for a Grizzly. but runners swear by the magnesium for sore muscles.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Absorbine horse ointment

 

[one good leg]

I have arthritis in both of my feet. One is due to surgery on one foot in 2016, and the other for overuse in the big toe area.
Here is what I have used and what has not worked:
1) CBD oil, expensive, supposedly good stuff, not gas station brads
2) Arnica gel
3) Biofreeze, distracts the pain with the evaporation of menthol
4) Aspercreme- useless

Supplements:

Loads of Turmeric: high number of Curcumin taken with black pepper and fat
Boswellia- nothing
Devils Claw_ nothing
Glucosamine chondroitin- nothing
The above supplements were good brands that have been around for a long time.

What have I used that has worked well:
Celebrex
Voltaren

If others have some suggestions as to what has helped them, and what I have not used please tell me.

If the above has helped you, I am happy for you, truly, without being sarcastic.
I'm just commenting on what has worked for me.
Again looking for help and posting what has helped me.
I learned a long time ago it is better to help yourself than to ask a Doctor. They seem to read from the same script.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Voltaren

It is an nsaid though, so use with caution. Definitely not something I'd use daily.

 

[Gsquared]

Who has found things that work???

Muscle Pain Relief Cream - Pain Ointment - Tiger Balm Ultra

Tiger Balm Ultra is a pain relief ointment with a unique herbal formulation. Shop the ultimate muscle pain relief cream and muscle relief cream today.

www.tigerbalm.com

I have found this works great. Don’t touch your eyes, or any other areas, after you rub it in before you wash your hands!

 

[dtrkyman]

Tiger balm is much more effective for me and the wife than CBD.

 

[505Wapiti]

I take Krill oil daily along with other vitamins, etc. it may not work for everyone, but when I take it regularly the snap crackle pop in my joints goes away and I seem to have less pain as well, especially in my knees and shoulders. May not work for you but I can tell a difference when I’m out of it and don’t take it. I’m over 50 so YMMV. Pretty sure OP ZAP was asking about topical stuff but I’ve yet to find anything that works that is applied externally.

 

[*zap*]

I found the 1% nsaid cream works well. Gone thru almost 1 tube with 2x a day applications. I stopped my meloxicam (nsaid) med during that and fell better..now I need to cut down the use and see how that goes.

 

[LostArra]

The overall convenience and consistent dosing of once a day nsaid (meloxicam) beats any topical (nsaid, herbal, oil, cbd, magnesium) for me by a very large margin. It also works better than ibuprofen or naproxen probably because of consistent dosing.

I open a tumeric/piperine capsule and put it on food like salad or eggs daily but probably more for voodoo superstition reasons.. When I finally run out of capsules I'll probably just use the tumeric spice and plain black pepper.

 

[Sheepshape]

I really like 24/7 R&R made by Triplicare. I’ve had several overuse injuries in my wrist, shoulder and knee and it’s worked great. You can buy it on Amazon.

 

[dreamingWest]

Adding collagen to my morning coffee has helped my knees. It's worth a try.

 

[Will_m]

Adding collagen to my morning coffee has helped my knees. It's worth a try.

I’m only saying this because I thought it was funny when I heard it..no weight on its validity.

Eating collagen to improve joint health is like eating brains to get smarter.

 

[dreamingWest]

Yeah I've read that too. At least I know I have read that regarding glucosamine. I don't take many supplements, but I did try a lot of different things when my knees started giving my trouble. It's a cheap and quick thing to test. Just thought I'd try to help.