If you experience aches and pains, whether from a sport or just daily stress, you have probably tried many different types of pain relief.

While some of them are better than others, many have disadvantages that could be worse than the pain itself. Let’s take a look at some different types of pain relief methods and see how they compare to Biofreeze.

First up are prescription painkillers. These may be the best at relieving extreme pain, but they have a couple of big disadvantages. First of all, you must get a prescription. This means you’ll have to go see your doctor to get the prescription. In addition to the cost of the doctor’s visit, prescriptions can be expensive as well. This is fine for those that have insurance, but many people do not and that can be a problem.

Perhaps a scarier reason not to want to rely on prescription painkillers for pain relief is that they can be extremely addictive. If they don’t solve the problem immediately (which they don’t; painkillers are not cures, they are just treatments), you can easily become addicted to them.

Biofreeze, on the other hand, is easily available to anyone who wants it. You don’t need a doctor to get it. Because it is an all-natural product, it is not addictive or harmful in anyway.

Another option is over the counter painkillers. While not nearly as expensive as prescription pills, these OTC medications come with their own problems. First of all, they can cause liver damage if relied on for long periods of time. Secondly, because they must travel through the bloodstream, they don’t always work as quickly as you would like them to.

Because it is applied directly to the area in pain, Biofreeze works fast. And of course, because it’s all natural, there is no chance for liver damage.

There are also other creams and topical ointments that relieve pain, but these often have harsh chemicals, which can cause headaches from the strong odor and skin irritations to those with sensitive skin.

As mentioned, Biofreeze being an all-natural product eliminates these problems. It’s not oily, greasy or irritating to your skin.

So, while you can see that you have many other options for pain relief, once you try Biofreeze, you’ll agree that is one of the best tools out there to effectively manage pain from whatever it is that ails you.