Soreness in muscles, tightness in joints and small pains seems to be part of daily life – whether you are an athlete trying to make it through training, or sitting at a desk for hours.

Finding something to ease those problems without a prescription or a trip to the doctor can be a challenge for many.

Fisiocrem has become something of a trusted topical gel that many use for those issues. This natural pain relief solution offers targeted treatment for muscle soreness and joint discomfort without the systemic effects of oral medications.

In this article I will go into what fisiocrem is, why it is effective and how to best utilize it to get maximum benefit for every dose.

What is Fisiocrem and Where Does it Come From?

Fisiocrem was developed in Australia and now has various formulations available in a number of countries, can be found in pharmacies and sports stores, as well as online.

The formulary was created for addressing soft tissue discomfort– muscle soreness, mild joint pain and pains and stiffness following activity or prolonged sets.

Contrasting many popular pain diminishing medications, it takes a roundabout approach in that it uses natural plants combined with actives that are proven to work.

How Fisiocrem Works for Pain Relief

Its general motivation in creating this is pretty clear cut: to help provide quality localized relief without the side effects that are common with oral analgesics or potent topical alternatives.

Due to it being applied directly to the skin over the area of discomfort, all of the actives are working on the spot rather than absorbing into the entire circulatory system.

For many, this type of localized treatment approach is much preferred.

Distribution and Product Line

Fisiocrem has branched out over the years and now has other combinations on the market, featuring varying concentrations of actives.

Over the counter, it can be found in many pharmacies in the UK, Australia and parts of Europe and online from many major retailers.

On average, it is in the middle price segment of topical analgesics on the market today.

The Ingredients That Make it Work

Knowing exactly what it contains reveals insights into why it is justifiably popular.

Fisiocrem’s solutions are centered around a combination of known actives and herbal extracts with slight variations.

Arnica, Hypericum and Calendula

Three plant extracts do a lot of the work here.

Arnica montana is a staple within traditional medicine and has historically been used for pain management due to its ability to lessen bruising and swelling resulting from injury.

The other two, Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) and Calendula also have long holds on use as pain remedies, with some available studies putting it as a valid light therapy to treat inflammation and pain.

Comfrey Root

Like the preceding three, this too is often viewed as a great natural herbal remedy for what ails you, with multiple peer reviewed studies determining the efficacies involved.

Brought from a plant by the name of [Symphytum officinale], it has been used to help address pain and inflammation between cells within research articles to compare it to placebo solutions and find decreases in pain with regard to comfort.

Put together as part of all of the other botanicals in fisiocrem makes for a well-rounded approach rather than relying on one trick.

How to Best Use Fisiocrem

Effectiveness isn’t necessarily related to how much one application can solve a problem as it is to obtaining long-term decreases in symptoms.

Preparations like this are best used consistently, sometimes in addition to other forms of pain relief and/or rest and exercise.

How you do this is important, but not overly complicated.

Usually, application involves massaging a good amount of gel to the site of pain directly, massaging in circles and allowing it to soak in for at least one application duration.

Use it up to four times per day for long term benefit or four times per day for a short while during the initial application period, followed by dropping to 2 for ongoing pain relief.

When possible, do a bit of passive stretching, light walking and work on mobility sessions within your exercise routines to make adjustments.

This is a product meant for minor aches and should never prevent you from seeking help should you worsen and should not be used on skin breakages or open wounds and obviously on the G.I. mucous membranes.

Those pregnant, breast feeding or with other known health issues should speak to their doctor prior to beginning application.

Summary

Afflicted with minor pains and in need of a no-nonsense pain reliever, fisiocrem has become quite popular and effective.

What sets it apart is its botanical selections, for the most part, that target pain from numerous angles, but also in helping to avoid additional side effects.

Regular use to aid recovery as opposed to as-needed will elicit the best results when using this product.

When used alongside proper movement, stretching and others of similar design, you will notice improvements even more.

Stored correctly in a cool, dry place and closely observing your skin’s reactions within the first applications also is an intelligent choice, but initially it is usually fine for all skin types.

Truthfully, it is somewhere in between a basic rub and a prescription medication type effect.

For general pains and muscle pains after exertion, it really is worth having as a staple in your pain-management arsenal.