Sport Ointments & Gels

Sports ointments and sports gels: practical helpers

Anyone who does sports has to reckon with minor and major sports injuries or muscle pain. Sports ointments and sports gels can help and provide relief for some problems. It is extremely easy to use in the form of massaging into the appropriate part of the body. Therefore, they should not be missing in any sports bag and should be part of the equipment in practice and rehabilitation.

What types of sports albums are there?

The main products to be mentioned here are warming and cooling sports ointments, oils, balms and sports gels. They are used depending on the type of injury or pain. There are warm-up oils that promote blood circulation in the muscles before exercise (thermo effect). They can also be used to stimulate blood circulation after exercise. In this way, muscle pain and tension are prevented, reduced or released. If, on the other hand, swollen areas are to be treated, cooling gels are recommended, which have a decongestant and calming effect. Additives such as camphor, horse chestnut, arnica, mint oil and rosemary support the warming and cooling properties of the sports ointments and sports gels. The articles can therefore be used both for prevention and for pain-relieving treatment.

When are sports ointments used?

The possible uses of the ointments and gels are diverse: strains, bruises, sprains, tension and sore muscles and are among the typical problems that can be treated very well with the caring sports ointments. Additives such as magnesium are in demand for cramps, fennel, valerian and hops, which are contained in a so-called horse ointment, for example, have a relaxing effect. They soothe the deeper tissue layers. There are also special products for the joints. Others help with regeneration after heavy physical exertion. Whether physiotherapy needs or sports doctor's practice; there should be a stock of appropriate sports ointments and sports gels.

May sports ointments be applied to open wounds?

No. Open wounds should first be carefully cleaned. Especially in nature, dirt can get in when you fall. This happens, for example, in football or cross-country running. Then possibly nourishing wound ointments are used. A normal sports ointment or sports gel is not suitable for this. A plaster and/or bandage may also help. Depending on the severity, an open wound also belongs in the hands of a doctor. Anyone who looks after athletes should therefore have wound ointments and bandages with them as additional sports equipment in addition to lotions, heat ointments and cold sprays.