<![CDATA[Newsroom Hospital for Special Surgery]]> https://news.hss.edu/ en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:23:36 +0200 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:25:25 +0200 <![CDATA[Newsroom Hospital for Special Surgery]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_2373.png https://news.hss.edu/ 144 Physical therapists say these are the best pain-relief creams for muscle and joint pain https://news.hss.edu/physical-therapists-say-these-are-the-best-pain-relief-creams-for-muscle-and-joint-pain/ https://news.hss.edu/physical-therapists-say-these-are-the-best-pain-relief-creams-for-muscle-and-joint-pain/758238CNN featuring Harmandeep Singh, MD

]]>CNN Underscored reported on pain-relief creams for muscle and joint pain featuring insight from Harmandeep Singh, MD, interventional pain medicine physician at HSS.

For those who feel constant aches and soreness in their knees, hips, shoulders and back, the best pain-relief creams can feel like magic, immediately soothing and easing discomfort.

Most pain-relief creams typically contain a few of the same main ingredients, but differ slightly in their complete formulations. Dr. Singh recommends analyzing the cause of your pain and then picking a product with ingredients that best treat that. 

If you have aching muscles, opt for menthol and camphor, Dr. Singh said. 

Read the full article at cnn.com.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:25:00 -0400 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2373/500_hss-flat-lightblue-logo-01-201130.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2373/hss-flat-lightblue-logo-01-201130.png?10000 The 6 Best Natural Pain-Relief Creams, According to Doctors https://news.hss.edu/the-6-best-natural-pain-relief-creams-according-to-doctors/ https://news.hss.edu/the-6-best-natural-pain-relief-creams-according-to-doctors/499469Livestrong featuring Harmandeep Singh, MD

]]>Livestrong discusses different types of natural pain-relief creams and includes guidance from Harmandeep Singh, MD, interventional pain medicine physician at HSS.

According to Dr. Singh, products in the natural pain relief category typically contain active ingredients such as menthol, camphor, capsaicin and salicylates. These all work in different ways to quell discomfort but generally desensitize nerves, warm or cool the area, or improve blood flow.

He explained, “These work well for localized, superficial pains, such as inflammation, neuropathic pain, burning pain, sensitivity and muscle spasms.”

“Of the natural topical therapies, capsaicin and salicylates have the best evidence for effectiveness,” Dr. Singh cited.

He underscored the importance of speaking with a doctor to determine the best treatment plan. “A physician can assess a patient to determine the cause of the pain and recommend therapies to treat the underlying pathology,” he noted.

Read the full article at Livestrong.com.

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