L’ACTION DU FROID SUR LES DOULEURS ARTICULAIERS ET MUSCULAIRES : une solution naturelle efficace

When faced with the joint pain or muscle damage that affects seniors and athletes alike, we often hesitate between hot and cold. It's important to have the right reflex for the best possible relief. While heat is used to relax contracted muscles, cold is renowned for providing immediate pain relief in the event of a tear, sprain, tendonitis or muscle strain, thanks to its ability to fight inflammation and limit the creation of oedema. Cold also relieves arthritis. But how can it be used to good effect?

In this article, we explore the mechanisms of action of cold on muscle and joint pain , and the ways in which it can be used.

The anaesthetic effect of cold

The effectiveness of cold in treating pain is based on several physiological mechanisms that have been extensively studied. While the heat relaxes aching muscles in case of cramp or ache, the cold sleep the sensation of pain and has a analgesic action, reducing inflammation and minimizing swelling of the affected body part. After a shock, it's possible to limit the spread of a hematoma by icing the painful area, as the the resulting contraction of blood vessels limits bleeding under the skin.

In addition to its analgesic action, which soothes pain, the application of cold also helps toaccelerate the healing process, particularly in the case of torn ligaments, which is why physiotherapists and osteopaths regularly use the cryotherapy in their care protocols.

However, it is necessary to take into account any personal contraindications in case of allergy to cold, Raynaud's syndrome or any other condition that would prevent you from using ice or cold cream.

How to relieve pain with cold?

Apply ice after a trauma in a muscle, a bones or a joint is a reflex known to caregivers and athletes alike. Ice packs, cold compresses and cold bombs can be used for reduce inflammation as quickly as possible and improve recovery.

It is recommended, for example, to apply ice to the bruise as soon as possible in case ofknee or ankle sprain (the GREEK, recommended by healthcare professionals and the French health insurance system, which covers the following stages: Ice / Rest / Elevation / Compression).

Following the initial trauma, we can benefit from benefits of cryotherapy thanks to cold creams or ointments, these have the advantage of being gentle on the skin and easier to use than traditional ice packs, which are difficult to keep in place and require the use of a freezer.

How the cooling effect works AGYflex® with green clay ? 

Massage gel and poultice for external use from the AGYflex® are among the products that recreate a cold effect fromNatural ingredients and a carefully selected formulation based menthol. The difference between the two? One penetrates the skin immediately for instant relief, can be used at any time and taken with you, while the other needs to be applied for several minutes like a mask, before being removed. Its action is deeper.

Thecold effect with thegreen clay is a particularly effective synergistic approach. Rich in minerals and trace elements, green clay's anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties have been recognized for thousands of years. It absorbs toxins and promotes the elimination of metabolic waste products that accumulate in inflamed tissues.

• Visit high menthol content poultice AGYflex® ARGILE VERTE provides a cryogenic effect via the menthol sublimation by connecting with the skin's thermoreceptors.

• Visit flagship product, the massage gel AGYflex® ARGILE VERTE is a more complex product, using only part of the same mechanism of action as the menthol poultice. The cold is first provided by evaporation of the alcohol then by the menthol but counterbalanced by thewarm effect of camphor to provide a cOLD/HOT effect even more analgesic than the simple cold effect. In around 80% of cases, it's the cold effect that stands out. Other mechanisms of action follow, with the benefits of 7 plants seven plants selected for their complementary properties, essential oils with anti-inflammatory virtues, soothing aloe vera and melon SOD with exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Expert advice from Laboratoire Pronatur

Visit Summer, for both the poultice and the clay massage gel, ne recommend putting the product in the fridge before use to reinforce the cold effect for a faster immediate effect.

For maximizing the benefits of cold-effect massage gel, a few rules of application are recommended. Visit massage should be performed on clean, dry skin circular movements until the product is fully absorbed. 

Visit poultice must be coated fine then leave on for at least twenty minutes for maximum effect, before being removed with a damp cloth.

Synergy cold-green clay provides a fast, lasting relief joint and muscle pain, particularly appreciated by athletes after exercise and seniors suffering from chronic discomfort, osteoarthritis or arthritis. . Try our natural health products with no worries: products from the AGYflex® are guaranteed satisfied or your money back! Still in doubt? Consult our customer reviews here, some testimonials here or send us an e-mail to contact@pronatur.fr.

Note this article is not a substitute for medical care. This information is not a therapeutic claim. The food supplements, massage gel and green clay poultice sold by the PRONATUR Laboratory are not medicines and can in no way replace treatment, a diversified, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.