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Does Deep Heat Work?

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Kieren Aug 2015 7:54pm, 20 Aug 2015 3,780 posts	Quote Pin 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?
Surrey Phil Aug 2015 8:27pm, 20 Aug 2015 971 posts	Quote Pin 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.
alpenrose Aug 2015 8:37pm, 20 Aug 2015 11,930 posts	Quote Pin 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.
Tigerlily Aug 2015 9:04pm, 20 Aug 2015 1,081 posts	Quote Pin Tigerlily Depends where you apply it...😉
Old Croc Aug 2015 9:10pm, 20 Aug 2015 26,277 posts	Quote Pin Old Croc @ Tigerlily is that why there's a product called tiger balm???
Kieren Aug 2015 9:14pm, 20 Aug 2015 3,781 posts	Quote Pin 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
Old Croc Aug 2015 9:27pm, 20 Aug 2015 26,279 posts	Quote Pin 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.
Kieren Aug 2015 9:30pm, 20 Aug 2015 3,782 posts	Quote Pin 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...
Old Croc Aug 2015 9:35pm, 20 Aug 2015 26,280 posts	Quote Pin Old Croc don't rub the wine on your legs - internal use only
alpenrose Aug 2015 9:59pm, 20 Aug 2015 11,934 posts	Quote Pin alpenrose Whenever I have invasive massage, I'm always advised to do icing over the next 24 hours.