Biofreeze




Cold  Therapy Pain Relief

Biofreeze now available at Bella Vita Massage in Nirvana Oasis Spa!

Available formulas: 
4 oz gel
4 oz colorless gel
4 oz 360 spray
Free 3 ml gel samples




Biofreeze is the #1 used and recommended topical pain reliever by 


chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, and podiatrists.

How Does Biofreeze work?

 Biofreeze products are classified as topical analgesics, which work

 through a ‘counter irritant’ mechanism. This means that the menthol in

 Biofreeze creates a sensation that overrides pain signals to the

brain. This process is known as ‘Gate Control Theory’, where nerve

impulses from one stimulus block the nerves containing pain signals to 

the brain. Recent research also suggests that menthol may stimulate cold

 receptors in the skin that may help regulate pain as well.

What  is Cryotherapy?

Also known as ‘cold therapy’, cryotherapy is the application of cold to

temporarily relieve pain. The related term cryokinetics refers to the 

pairing of pain-relieving cryotherapy with exercise. This cooling and re-

warming of tissue stimulates the return of blood flow to the affected

areas. The most common form of cryotherapy is ice. Biofreeze produces

the same sensation of cold that accompanies icing. But unlike ice,

Biofreeze products allow you to remain active during treatment.

Gate control theory is based on the understanding that pain is transmitted by two kinds of afferent nerve fibers. One is the larger myelinated A-delta fiber, which carries quick, intense-pain messages. The other is the smaller, unmyelinated "C" fiber, which transmits throbbing, chronic pain. A third type of nerve fiber, called A-beta, is "nonnociceptive," meaning it does not transmit pain stimuli. The gate control theory asserts that signals transmitted by the A-delta and C pain fibers can be thwarted by the activation/stimulation of the nonnociceptive A-beta fibers and thus inhibit an individual's perception of pain.

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More recently, laboratory researchers have discovered that menthol stimulates the TRPM8 cold receptors. Even though it has long been accepted that cooling and cold can induce analgesia it has been a poorly understood mechanism. As scientists have continued to isolate these specific heat-sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) channels within our sensory neurons we are now able to have a much better understanding of the body's cutaneous temperature detection. With the isolation and further study of these specific TRPM8 receptors there is stronger evidence supporting the benefits achieved with the cooling effect of menthol in functioning as a topical analgesic while activating these receptors and the resulting consequent pain relief.

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