Heating Ointments

To date, pharmacies have a huge variety of warming ointments, and how to choose exactly what you really need?

Warming ointments carry the main meaning - anesthesia. They reduce puffiness, increase blood flow, relieve painful sensations. That is why ointments are suitable for inflammatory diseases, for example, radiculitis, myositis, neuritis, problems with tendons and ligaments.

Also, heating ointments are widely used for all kinds of injuries. But before applying to the damaged area ointment, 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 getting injured you can use warming ointments. They are not recommended for rubbing into the affected area, this can lead to additional damage. Ointment should be applied to the skin with a thin layer and wait until it absorbs completely. Only with proper application it can be useful, otherwise it will be a waste of time and can even cause complications.

To prevent injuries, such a means is better to rub into the skin. This is good for intensive exercise. Today there are special heating ointments for athletes, which help to relieve muscle fatigue.

Previously, the main component in warming ointments was turpentine, it is still used today in the manufacture of certain types of ointments. But now liniments based on capsaicin are widely used. This ingredient is a part of all known peppers, which is why the ointment very much bakes the skin. The most common drug based on capsaicin is nikofleks.

When joint disease the drug should be applied in the first three days once a day. After rubbing into the damaged area, it should be covered with a bandage. On average, treatment can be up to 10 days. Ointment is contraindicated in pregnancy or lactation. Also, it can cause some allergic reactions, so before using, do a small test that will determine if you are allergic to the ingredients. Apply a small amount of cream to the skin area and wait for several hours, if the skin does not turn red, start to itch or sweat, you can safely use the drug.

A warming ointment for muscles is used in diseases of the musculoskeletal apparatus and their prevention. The most common and available ointments are the finalgun, mellyvenon, gymnastics. They are used mainly for stretching tendons, muscles and ligaments and other sports diseases. Ointments in the composition, which includes beeswax, have a slight warming effect (virapine, apizartron). They can also be used for bruises, injuries, radiculitis, myositis. Healing ointments usually cause rapid blood filling of 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 withdraw the products of metabolism from the muscles and anesthetize.

Also in sports, special warming agents (myoton-C, myoton-B) are actively used, which are used for the procedure of sports massage, thanks to which the muscles are prepared for training or competition, so that the athlete is not injured.

Cream "Siberian" - affordable inexpensive remedy, which is used as a warming up for a cold or bronchitis. Also, it is very effective in radiculitis, gout, rheumatism and even frostbite. The cream has proved itself and as a healing tool for cuts, wounds, burns, fistulas or abscesses.