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D.Snipes

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Jun 26, 2009 1:19 PM

BioFreeze, Good or Bad

I did a quick search on the running forums and I'm kind of surprised I didn't find more info on BioFreeze. Does anyone use it; does it work; any suggestions on where I can get the lowest price?

I'm still rehabing my shin splints and my foot doc suggested that I use BioFreeze before my run. I was about to buy some online when it dawned on my that I should post here to learn more before I do

Thanks to all!!

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Nutrition Tara

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1. Jun 26, 2009 1:54 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

I know a lot of people that use BioFreeze and absolutley love it. I have used it a few times and it does great things for my muscles but also gives me a horrible rash. I would start with a small order so you can make sure you don't have a reaction to it!

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Active Toby

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2. Jun 26, 2009 1:58 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

Our high school training room use to freeze dixie cups with a water / biofreeze mixture to use on shin splints. It worked wonderfully well. Give it a try, let us all know!

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D.Snipes

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3. Jun 26, 2009 5:06 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

Both comments very helpful!!

Yeah, the stuff isn't cheap and I'd hate to buy a 32oz only to find out it gives me a rash. As for the ice and freeze mix, interesting - yes, I will be sure to try it and report back. Melting ice and BioFreeze sounds like one **** of a mess though

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Timbonole

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4. Jun 27, 2009 7:58 AM

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I've had it around for a while now; it does a good job of knocking back my occasional hip pain.

Was digging around in my travel bag after a marathon a few weeks back and noticed a sample pack I'd picked up at some 5K or other. I basically emptied the thing~~shins, quads, hips, even neck and shoulders~~a bit of a self-massage, if you will. It worked wonders. Probably could've accomplished the same or better with the recommended ice bath, but I just can't bring myself to do that...

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D.Snipes

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5. Jun 29, 2009 10:07 AM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

It dawned on me that I had picked up a couple of sample packets about six months ago at a 5K. After rooting around for a bit I found the four trial packets. I tried one today before my run. Kinda smells like icyhot. I rubbed the packet between my ankle and mid-shin. To be really honest, I didn't really notice any difference. I could feel more heat when I stretched during and after my run but the heat was only skin deep. As I write this I can still feel a little heat on my skin.

I think I rubbed it in well enough - I didn't sit for five minutes and really massage it in... The expiration date is 2010. Hmmm - is there something else I should be doing???

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Nutrition Tara

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6. Jun 29, 2009 10:16 AM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

I use an arinica gel for sore and pulled muscles. I have found that it doe wonders for my soreness and really helps my recovery time. It's an over-the-counter homeopathic remedy that you should be able to find at most health food stores. Here's a link to the specific brand I use but I'm sure most arnica gels will do the trick:

http://www.amazon.com/Boericke-Tafel-Arniflora-Arnica-2-75/dp/B000Z5OHOK

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lenzlaw

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7. Jun 29, 2009 12:55 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

I ran the Disney World Marathon in January with a sore heel (not PF) and they had BioFreeze at the aid stations. It worked great on sore muscles, did nothing for my heel.

Len

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runnerkg

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8. Jul 1, 2009 7:10 PM

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I use Biofreeze for all soreness and injuries to joints. I buy mine from my chiropractor so you might check and see if someone locally sells it. An 8 oz. bottle is usually around $20. I haven't had any problems with it, just make sure you wash your hands well after use.

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D.Snipes

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9. Jul 2, 2009 8:16 AM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

Thanks, I'll have to check around to see if I can find it locally before I pay for s/h online.

I tried one of my trial packs AFTER my run the other day and boy did that stuff work! I don't know what the difference was - why I felt nothing when I put it on before my run as opposed to after but boy was that stuff hot!!! Of course I felt like I smelled like a medicine cabinet while at my desk but it sure did feel nice.

Slowly getting back into running (2 milers to start with) so hopefully this stuff will work well in my rehab...

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ragamuffinruns

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10. Jul 5, 2009 4:24 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

I love it but it is just a topical! It won't heal a major problem but it does sometimes get me through a day! My skin tolerates it well

Back to running - or run/walk as I prepare for Phil. HM run. To God be the glory!

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D.Snipes

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11. Jul 10, 2009 7:34 AM

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Well, it seems that between my positive experiences and those shared on this thread I'll start my search of where to purchase BioFreeze. I called my doc's office and the have 4oz tubes for $10 a pop; kind of like purchasing a car part from the dealership

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ragamuffinruns

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12. Jul 10, 2009 3:16 PM

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Re: BioFreeze, Good or Bad

You've got that right! Let me know if you find a good outlet for the stuff - at my age sometimes I feel like taking a bath in it! (ONLY joking - don't start writing about how bad it would be...) Yikes! Hope your rehab is going well, Blessings, Ragz

Back to running - or run/walk as I prepare for Phil. HM run. To God be the glory!

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D.Snipes

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13. Jul 10, 2009 3:29 PM

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Will do Ragz. I did some poking around on the Net and it looks like prices vary widely. I'll post a couple of competing businesses and pass along where I found the best deal. Buying stuff online is like buying a car - cheap price, high shipping cost; FREE SHIPPING, outlandish price