Perform products produce pain relief through the use of a process called
cryotherapy.
Also known as "cold therapy," cryotherapy is the application of cold to decrease inflammation and relieve pain. The related term,
cryokinetics, refers to the pairing of pain-relieving cryotherapy with exercise. This cooling and re-warming of tissue stimulates the return of blood flow to affected areas.
The most popular form of cryotherapy is the use of ice. But when applied to sore muscles, ice can cause such negative side effects as stiffness, decreased range of motion, decreased motor performance and skin irritation.
Perform Pain Reliever produces a sensation of cold similar to that which accompanies icing. But unlike ice, Perform products allow you to remain active.
Perform Pain Relief can work around the injured area to reduce skin temperature, reduce blood flow, lessen inflammation and allow the body to repair itself more quickly-producing many of the benefits of ice without the hassle.
SOURCES:
• Topp et al. Effects of menthol on skeletal muscle blood flow.
• Topp R, Winchester L.J., Sannes S.H., Mink A.M., Kaufman J.S., Jacks D.E. A comparison of Biofreeze and ice on blood flow, pain and muscle function.
• Bishop B., Greenstein J., Topp R. Effects of Biofreeze vs. ice on active, non-complicated neck pain.