Does Deep Heat Work?
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Aug 2015
7:54pm, 20 Aug 2015
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Kieren
Does deep heat work? It seems to cause a mild burning on my legs for about 30 minutes that fades. I hope that it increases bloodflow to aid healing but to be honest I don't notice much of a difference. Do you have a different experience? |
Aug 2015
8:27pm, 20 Aug 2015
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Surrey Phil
I only use Deep Heat for aches, or before exercise on a bitterly cold day. For injuries, an ice pack usually suffices. For a simple muscle rub, I now use Radian B as Goddard's horse oil is virtually nonexistent nowadays.
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Aug 2015
8:37pm, 20 Aug 2015
11,930 posts
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alpenrose
There were tests done on a Michael Mosley programme on this. In short, one group used a heat rub and the other had ice baths. Using thermal imaging they found that the heat/cold didn't go into the muscles and stayed only skin deep and there was no real benefit on the muscles. The verdict was that if it makes you feel better then just roll with it, or don't bother and save your money.
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Aug 2015
9:04pm, 20 Aug 2015
1,081 posts
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Tigerlily
Depends where you apply it...😉
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Aug 2015
9:10pm, 20 Aug 2015
26,277 posts
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Old Croc
 @ Tigerlily is that why there's a product called tiger balm??? |
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Aug 2015
9:14pm, 20 Aug 2015
3,781 posts
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Kieren
alpenrose - that makes sense. I don't notice any healing effect with deep heat & it stinks out my home so I think I'll ditch it in favour of a hot bath. That definately does seem to help my recovery |
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Aug 2015
9:27pm, 20 Aug 2015
26,279 posts
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Old Croc
there are loads of other products Keiren - depends what you want it for - heating before a run, after a run, cooling to heal etc. I got some great stuff with aloe vera I got on hols.
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Aug 2015
9:30pm, 20 Aug 2015
3,782 posts
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Kieren
I've been getting some invasive massage on my calves. I was hoping the warming would help the healing. I think hot bath and some red wine does the trick. Okay, maybe not the wine...
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Aug 2015
9:35pm, 20 Aug 2015
26,280 posts
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Old Croc
don't rub the wine on your legs - internal use only
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Aug 2015
9:59pm, 20 Aug 2015
11,934 posts
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alpenrose
Whenever I have invasive massage, I'm always advised to do icing over the next 24 hours.
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