If you’re dealing with chronic or recurring back pain, you’ve probably considered — or already tried — a topical pain relief cream. They’re convenient, generally safe for frequent use, and don’t carry the systemic risks of oral medications. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard

If you’ve applied capsaicin cream and experienced burning, stinging, or skin irritation, you’re not alone. Burning is the most common side effect of capsaicin creams — and for many people, it’s the reason they stop using them before the product has a chance to work. This article explains why capsaicin

Many arthritis patients require daily pain management, and it can be challenging to find options safe for frequent use. While various treatments exist, one natural remedy has been gaining attention for its potential to alleviate arthritis pain – capsaicin cream.  Derived from chili peppers, capsaicin is the compound responsible for

Chronic pain from sports injuries, arthritis, and other medical conditions leaves millions in a challenging position. As long-term pain takes a heavy toll on mental health and daily activities, it’s no surprise that opioids grew so popular in the early 2000s.   This article explores the dangers of using opioids

If you experience long-term pain due to inflammation, you’ve likely tried the typical doctor recommendations–heating and icing, soaking in a hot bath, or taking an oral over-the-counter pain killer like ibuprofen (sold as Advil® and Motrin®). But how long is it safe to take ibuprofen?   While taking this drug

Chorda Pharma today announced positive top-line results from a clinical trial for studying the skin burning characteristics of Capsadyn™ (0.25%), an over-the-counter topical analgesic formulated as a proprietary capsaicin-based cream with a concentration of 0.25%. Capsadyn™’s burning properties were statistically equivalent to the placebo cream (p = 0.32). On the