doesnt work- or didnt for me, did nothing! (Nurofen Muscular pain relief gel - 35g)

Member Name: I-tried-this

Product:	Nurofen Muscular pain relief gel - 35g
Date:	12/07/08 (3 review reads)
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Advantages: its available at boots? it could be a useful placebo for attention seeking children !

Disadvantages: it does not work, kinda over shadows every other disadvantage, including the price.

I have not yet found that this works for me, perhaps I am not using it correctly.

I have been using it after I excercise if I have pulled a muscle or over worked something.
This week I had hurt my thighs after a really high impact gym class, I applied the gel the next day when the pain started, I did not notice any pain relief. I ended up giveing up 2 days later and took a pill to tail off the pain after I had given up on the gel.

It also takes a long time to seep in, its something you have to leave uncovered for about 30 minutes to dry up, and although there is no sticky residue, you can tell theres something on your skin.

The product is an expensive gamble if your not sure it works, nurofen is a well known brand so I am guessing they would have had one or two good case studies, but personally, I would stick with deep heat, see a physio/massage therapist or get an ice pack, this gel is no match for any of those!

Summary: dont buy it unless you have tried it before, it does not work in the slightest.