How do things like Tiger Balm and Capsaicin Creme work? How do they stop pain? Do they just mask the pain by overwhelming your nerves?

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How do things like Tiger Balm and Capsaicin Creme work? How do they stop pain? Do they just mask the pain by overwhelming your nerves?

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Even if they just temporarily mask the pain, you can use that reprieve to do things that are beneficial like stretching the affected muscles or foam rolling etc. So while they themselves aren’t the best treatment, they can provide relief and aid in the treatment.

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