Dr. Robert Gotlin, a sports medicine specialist, told Eyewitness News 5 that muscle ointments work, but using too much of a certain type can be a problem. Gotlin said the safest ointments are called counter-irritants. Unless the cream has a roll-on applicator, you should apply the ointment with gauze or gloves.
Doctors say to never double up on pain relievers.
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