Biofreeze provides highly effective short term pain relief promoting faster recovery. Simply apply to affected areas for fast and effective relief of pain related to sore muscles, muscle sprains, muscle strains, sore joints, arthritis, and bruises. The gel dispensed from a tube affords the opportunity to create a more thorough experience by massaging the affected area during application. This hands-on application also reinforces touch which has been shown to be very important in the healing cycle.