There will be HOT STUFF in bed with me tonight (Deep Heat Fast Relief Rub)

Member Name: Trishajs

Product:	Deep Heat Fast Relief Rub
Date:	21/10/09 (49 review reads)
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Advantages: The heat tells you it is working

Disadvantages: Takes longer than painkillers to work

Aching joints seem to be a recurrent problem as the age clock ticks on. I have heard tell it is nature's way of preparing you for rigor mortis- what a comforting thought.

When I am busy I can tolerate the aching- there is plenty to take my mind of it- but at night it drives me nuts- I cannot settle and it is very frustrating.

I had tried painkillers, but I am not keen on becoming reliant on them. So I went off to Boots and invested just over £2 for a 35g tube of Deep Heat.

Deep Heat is a methyl salicylate and menthol cream rub designed to alleviate muscular aches and pains.

As with any medication rub you should test on a small area first. Then if all is ok, massage a thin layer of the cream into the affected area- keep massaging in, until all the cream is absorbed. It will feel hot, hence the name!

You should not be using it more than a maximum of three times a day and should only use it on non sensitive areas- never put near your mouth or eyes, and always wash your hands after application. It should never be used on broken or inflamed skin.

The recommended uses are for:-

Backache
Lumbago
Sciatica
Fibrositis
Rheumatic Pain
Bruises
Sprains


It is not suitable for young children or without medical approval if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It seems to take a while to work, so I have to remember to apply about half an hour before bed- or if I forget- I just have to take my mind off the aching with a cuppa and a good book, until it gets to work.

It doesn't work as well as painkillers in my opinion, but as I said earlier I do not wish to become reliant on pain killing medication so this is a great substitute.

Summary: For the nights I would fail an MOT