Muscle creams like BenGay and Icy Hot help ease pain by distracting nerve cells with cool or hot sensations. Arnica, capsaicin, menthol, lidocaine, and turmeric are common ingredients in muscle creams ...
Pain patches are available over-the-counter and by prescription for different pain levels. Fentanyl patches are used for severe, long-term pain and should only be used by people familiar with opioids.