Icy Hot Patches are known for their targeted pain relief that works instantly. The patch starts off with a cooling sensation that helps dull out the pain and the followed by a warming sensation that relieves achy muscles and joints. The Icy Hot Patches are known for their powerful pain relief, fast acting, cooling menthol, works on muscles and joints, stays in place, and 8 hour use. The Icy Hot patches work to relieve temporary minor pains linked to neck, muscle, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, sprain, bruise and cramp pain. The patches contain fifty percent medicine that delivers a coolness to dull the pain and warmth to relieve tense muscles. You apply the patch by peeling off an embossed backing and applying it to the affected area. The fabric stays in place for up to 8 hours and you are only able to apply a new patch 3 times a day. The patches come in different sizes and they are easy to apply and stay in place for hours. It’s America’s top pain relief brand among the over-the-counter topical analgesics.

I decided to try the Icy Hot Patches since I have a bad back. Since a young age I have suffered with chronic lower back problems. I’ve had chiropractic treatments, but the pain always comes back. Recently the pain has become more excruciating causing me to cry at times. I need some quick relief to help me throughout my days. The first time I applied a patch I felt a huge relief. The menthol caused a cooling sensation causing the pain to become numb and then the patch’s warmth started to target areas of soreness and help mediate the pain. It truly felt amazing and I put these patches on before I go to bed. I wake up in the morning with no pain, but the only con is the smell of the patches that permeated my bedding.