Today, pharmacies have a huge variety of warming ointments, and how to choose exactly what you really need?
Warming ointments carry the main value - anesthesia. They reduce swelling, increase blood flow, relieve pain. That is why ointments are suitable for inflammatory diseases, for example, radiculitis, myositis, neuritis, problems with tendons and ligaments.
Also, warming ointments are widely used for all types of injuries. But before applying the ointment to the damaged area, it must be cooled, you can apply a cold compress or ordinary water. Thanks to these actions, you will reduce the affected area, and only a few days after receiving an injury, you can use warming ointments. They are not recommended to be rubbed into the affected area, this can lead to additional damage. The ointment should be applied to the skin with a thin layer and wait until it is completely absorbed. Only with proper use can it be beneficial, in other cases it will be in vain and can even cause complications.
To prevent injuries, it is better to rub such products into the skin. This helps a lot with intense physical exertion. Today, there are special warming ointments for athletes that help relieve muscle fatigue.
Previously, turpentine was the main component in warming ointments, and today it is used in the manufacture of certain types of ointments. But now liniment based on capsaicin is widely used. This component is part of the well-known capsicum, which is why the ointment very much bakes the skin. Nicoflex is considered the most common capsacin-based product.
In case of joint disease, the drug must be applied in the first three days 1 time per day. After rubbing it into a damaged place, you need to cover it with a bandage. On average, the course of treatment can be up to 10 days. Ointment is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It can also cause some allergic reactions, so before use, do a little test to determine if you are allergic to the components. Apply a small amount of cream on the skin and wait a few hours, if the skin does not turn red, does not start to itch or swell, then you can safely use the drug.
A warming ointment for muscles is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and their prevention. The most common and affordable ointments are finalgon, mellivenon, gymnastics. They are used mainly for stretching tendons, muscles and ligaments and other sports diseases. Ointments, which include beeswax, have a slight warming effect (virapine, apizartron). They can also be used for bruises, injuries, radiculitis, myositis. Warming ointments usually cause rapid blood supply to tissues, and immediately after their application, we see a slight reddening of the skin, we feel a burning sensation. Improving blood circulation in the problem area of the skin leads to an accelerated metabolism, which helps to remove metabolic products from the muscles and anesthetizes.
Also in sports, special warming agents (myoton-C, myoton-B) are actively used, which are used for the sports massage procedure , due to which the muscles are prepared for training or competition, so that the athlete does not get injured.
Cream "Siberian" - an affordable inexpensive tool that is used as a warming treatment for colds or bronchitis. It is also very effective for radiculitis, gout, rheumatism and even frostbite. The cream has proven itself well as a healing agent for cuts, wounds, burns, fistulas or ulcers.