Muscle gels and creams for muscle and joint pain

Muscle gels and creams are not considered essential for the practice of sport, but they will be to avoid injuries and irreparable damage or that limit our practice of physical activity. If you want to increase your performance and feel safer while practicing sports, you are in the right place. Discover here everything you need to know about these products and how to use them.

WHAT ARE MUSCLE GELS AND CREAMS?

Muscle gels and creams can help you improve your sports performance, either by activating circulation in pre-workout, or accelerating recovery after exercise. In addition, the use of a muscle gel or cream is highly recommended in sports massages, as it favors sliding, making the massage more pleasant, and enhancing its beneficial effects thanks to the use of ingredients with soothing and emollient properties such as arnica or calendula. .

TYPES OF MUSCLE GELS AND CREAMS

HEAT EFFECT MUSCLE CREAM

The heat effect muscle cream is used as a muscle activator in pre-workout, to stimulate circulation and predispose the muscles to exercise. A heat effect muscle gel, it is also very useful to reduce muscle pain caused by injuries such as contractures.

COLD EFFECT MUSCLE CREAM

The cold effect muscle cream is more appropriate to use just after training, or to treat muscle pain caused by sprains and inflammation of joints and ligaments.

HOT-COLD ACTIVATOR MUSCLE GEL

An activating muscle gel is one with a hot-cold effect that is used to promote circulation and with it a more effective recovery after exercise. They are usually used for maintenance massages or general pain treatments. Massages with these activating gels reduce the risk of long-term injury.

SPECIAL CREAM FOR SPORTS MASSAGE

These creams are going to be a perfect option to prevent discomfort in muscles and joints. They are ideal for preparing the muscle before practicing physical activity, but we can also apply it after training because it will be useful for muscle recovery. They have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, so it will serve to provide well-being and relieve. They are made using medicinal plants such as calendula or arnica and many more.

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE MUSCLE CREAMS AND GELS?

• The heat effect muscle cream must be used BEFORE exercise. If you use it to relieve muscle pain, such as a contracture, you can apply it with a simple massage at any time of the day, and it can be accompanied by the application of heat to achieve greater effectiveness.
• The cold effect muscle cream must be used AFTER EXERCISE. If you use it to relieve pain such as a sprain, you should apply the muscle cream at any time of the day, and you can accompany it with the application of ice to achieve a greater effect.
• Activating muscle gel, or hot-cold effect muscle gel, should be applied AFTER exercise. If you use it to treat an injury or certain pain, you can apply it at any time of the day.

HOW TO APPLY THE MUSCLE CREAMS?

The muscle cream must be applied to clean skin with a light massage until completely absorbed. However, your application requires a bit more knowledge:

• Gels with a cold effect should be applied just in the hours immediately following the onset of the discomfort, this is essential if we want the effects to be rapid and muscle recovery to be early.
• As for the number of times, it depends on the type of injury. For example, if we are talking about a small sprain due to bad support or a bad movement, the idea is to apply it for only a few hours, however if the injury is more serious and has some inflammation, it will require 48 or 72 hours of application.
• First, we must apply the cream to the fingers and then, with flat fingers, gently press the area of ​​the lesion and begin to make circular movements from the center of the lesion outwards. It is not recommended to apply the cream directly to the lesion.
• The cream should continue to be applied until fully absorbed by the skin. Avoid leaving traces of the cream on the surface, it must be distributed evenly.

WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE ARE MUSCLE GELS AND CREAMS RECOMMENDED FOR?

Although the general idea is that these creams and gels are used by athletes, the reality is that they can be used by many people:

• Athletes, as we have already said, those who practice intense physical activities, who face a daily muscular effort, with the aim of keeping the muscles well cared for and avoiding injuries or treating them when they appear.
• People who spend many hours on their feet, like athletes, those who spend hours on their feet for work, for example, can use these creams to alleviate the muscular effort that they perform in the same way and also to prevent the appearance of varicose veins such as consequence of that effort they experience.
• Those who suffer from leg pain, fluid retention or joint swelling with the aim of alleviating these symptoms and avoiding them as much as possible.

TOP SALES MUSCLE GELS BULEVIP

PHYSIORELAX FORTE PLUS

Physiorelax Forte Plus is a sports massage cream made from natural oils and free of parabens, with calendula and devil's claw extracts, which provide an immediate sensation of relief for muscle aches and relaxation. Available in 250 or 75 ml format and 150 ml spray.

PHYSIOCREAM SOLUGEL

Fisiocream Solugel is the perfect solution to promote muscle recovery after an intense effort, and take care of the health of joints and ligaments. Available in 600, 250 or 60 ml formats.

MADFORM DOUBLE POWER - MUSCLE RECOVERY

Madform Double Power is the perfect hot-cold effect muscle gel for professional and amateur athletes, who are looking for a relaxing effect in times of overload, as it helps reduce muscle deterioration. Available in 120 or 60 ml format.

COLNATUR PHYSIO MUSCLE MASSAGE CREAM

Colnatur Physio muscle massage cream is the perfect cream to relieve muscle cramps and reinforce the health of the skin and joints, thanks to its base of collagen peptides and natural extracts.

MUSCLE GEL W2W PRES WARMER

The W2W PreS heating muscle gel is a magnificent muscle activator to use before exercise, thanks to its powerful vasodilator effect, which guarantees that your muscles will arrive in optimal condition for competition. Available in 500 or 90 ml format.

BRANDS OF MUSCLE GELS AND CREAMS

• Physiorelax
• Overstim
• Fisiocrem
• Colnatur
• W2W
• Ice Power
• Madform
• OXD

RELATED PRODUCTS

If you want a greater recovery effect and the most intensive care for your muscles and joints, we recommend combining the application of muscle creams and gels with the following products:

• Collagen with magnesium and hyaluronic acid : The perfect complement to care for joints, bones and ligaments. We recommend Bulevip BulePRO collagen, available in powder and capsules.
• Muscle recovery: A muscle recovery enriched with vitamins, glutamine, BCAAs and proteins is the best ally for your muscles to recover more quickly and effectively from the effort, reducing the risk of injury, and discomfort such as cramps or contractures. We recommend Victory Endurance Total Recovery, the No. 1 recovery on the market.

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