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do YOU ben gay?

godblessourhome
godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
for sore muscles? yes or no.

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  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
    I use Salonpas patches. They smell just as bad. Have you tried an epson salts bath? I take one after every strength day and I think it helps. They even sell eucalyptus scented salts which is way more pleasant than pepperminty BenGay.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/health/nutrition/07fitness.html?_r=0
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    I use rest or icy hot
  • mattagascar
    mattagascar Posts: 708 Member
    Tiger balm
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    They even sell eucalyptus scented salts which is way more pleasant than pepperminty BenGay.

    it's probably bad that i actually like the smell of ben gay, right? :) but eucalyptus epsom salt would be awesome. i will have to looks for that!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    ben is hot gay or not.
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    yes but it doesn't seem to do much. I use vicks vapor rub instead.
  • CupcakesAndRazorblades
    CupcakesAndRazorblades Posts: 227 Member
    ben is hot gay or not.


    hee hee :) agreed lol!
  • Lone_Wolf70
    Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
    i did, but i was in prison and didnt have a choice.
  • amykluver
    amykluver Posts: 184 Member
    I used to rely on icy hot until that wasn't good enough, then I moved to Ben gay. But my back (due to arthritis, herniations, and an unwillingness to give up rugby) was becoming desensatized - No matter how much I put on - it was having less effect. My chiropractor said - HOW MUCH ARE YOU USING IT!!!! ....STOP!!! That got my attention, and due to other health issues I was medically retired.

    I will say - now after a tough workout or an injury - I strongly recommend a soak in a hot bathtub with a cup of Epsom Salts stirred in. Relaxing and it helps remove the pain (not sure how - but it works!!!). I still use ben gay occasionally - but not often (no need w/o full contact sports in the picture).
  • nokanjaijo
    nokanjaijo Posts: 466 Member
    Tiger balm

    Me too.

    I lived in Singapore where it is made for most of my teens.
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    No but I soak my feet in water and epsom salts after a long run.
  • angraham2
    angraham2 Posts: 128
    Get some BIO Freeze. Works really well.
  • RVfrog
    RVfrog Posts: 213 Member
    No.... I use roll on Biofreeze
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    I use "tiger balm" on everything

    working on my ankle sprain right now hahahhaha
  • Scar1964
    Scar1964 Posts: 92 Member
    Get some BIO Freeze. Works really well.

    ^^^^ This stuff is awesome. ^^^^
  • scribb
    scribb Posts: 3,659 Member
    If I need to, I use Icy Hot
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    I will take hot bat - followed by ice - packs.

    works like a charm for my knees. :)
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    tiger balm is the bomb
  • Midnight_Sunshine
    Midnight_Sunshine Posts: 369 Member
    I don't use anything. I just suck it up.


    Ok I lied. I don't suck it up. I whine and mewl piteously and do my cowboy walk.
  • cbeckl
    cbeckl Posts: 79
    I use Epsom Salt baths and Absorbine
  • jaharrison763
    jaharrison763 Posts: 99 Member
    Hot, hot shower.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    for sore muscles I typically do foam rolling, contrast showers, and epsom salt baths.
    occasionally I'll use aspercream if I really hurt something.

    for sore joints I use equiblock.
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,438 Member
    Get some BIO Freeze. Works really well.

    Biofreeze is the way to go!!!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    I whine and mewl piteously and do my cowboy walk.

    even using ben gay, i whine. whining makes me feel better; whining is medicinal. :)
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    i did, but i was in prison and didnt have a choice.
    OK i ran into this situation last week. Not cool, twice in one week..
    and YES to the question as well as aspirin, hot tub and wine.
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