Aspercreme Product Review

Aspercreme's claims to ease the pain of muscles and joints, due to arthritis and exercise strain, remind me of the Salem Witch Trials. The Puritans would determine if someone was a witch, by throwing them in a body of water, while being tied down a heavy rock. If you floated you were presumed to be innocent, but if you drowned, then you were a evil pariah removed from society. My arthritic knees have been causing problems recently, and I decided to try Aspercreme to decrease the pain which is sometimes almost unbearable. I might as well have put nothing on them, as this product did not deliver an iota of relief, with the exception of clearing out my sinuses.

If you want to have a scent that resembles a stinky locker room, apply this product liberally. It is overwhelming, and caused my olfactory nerves to cry out for mercy. My eyes watered for a few minutes, and I'm convinced that it caused me to have a splitting headache. Small amounts of this product will cause you to smell negatively for hours, and a workout and shower will do nothing to hamper this profound side effect. While I would not recommend using this product for any reason, if you have a date or important social event, consider popping an aspirin instead.

Perhaps this is the root of the problem, as it is an aspirin free product, it can do little to reduce swelling or internal knee pain. It only delivers a fleeing, burning sensation, that is not pleasant or particularly helpful. Upon applying, with small or large amounts, the burning eventually becomes slightly warming, and dissipates after five to ten minutes. The globby liquid is hard to smooth out, and it leaves a residue on skin and clothing items. This concoction has even remained on gym items after many washings, so be sure not to apply it when wearing anything of substantial value.

If you have arthritis pains, or have soreness after a rigorous workout, consider taking an aspirin or using ice to reduce any swelling. It is a much more effective method, which costs a lot less than the $5.99 per tube price of Aspercreme. This is for a 3 oz side of this product, which is available in smaller and larger packaging. It is available at all grocery stores and pharmacies, and can sometimes be purchased at athletic stores. Aspercreme promises to deliver, but earns a failing grade, as it is a modern form of "snake oil" that should be avoided.