Shoppers Say These $5 Pain Relief Patches Soothe ‘Excruciating’ Aches for 7 Hours

One shopper called them “heaven sent.”

When it comes to suffering for your craft, some professions just bear the brunt of aches and pains more than others. (We’re looking at you, healthcare professionals .) We may not be able to literally feel your pain, but we know the constant standing, walking, and bending over takes a pretty big toll on the body. Thankfully, there’s a little extra help out there for those moments when the strain feels a little too intense—and it comes in the form of pain relief patches. More specifically, the Salonpas Pain Relieving Patches , which not only offer some TLC, but are currently on sale for less than $1 apiece.

Salonpas Pain Relieving Patches

$7

$5

TBH, I’m actually in the market for some pain relief, too. Not only do I spend quite a few hours a day hunching over my laptop (like I am right now), but I suffered a pretty intense ankle break years back that still causes intense soreness. Luckily, the Salonpas Pain Relieving Patches are on the case. These topical patches are designed with flexible fabric and rounded corners, so they’re not only easy to apply, but bend with your movements — and stay in place until you’re ready to remove them. The patches measure approximately 6 by 4 inches and can be directly applied over multiple pain points with a peel-and-stick backing, including the back, neck, wrists, hips, shoulders, knees, elbows, and — thankfully for me — the ankles.

The patches are formulated with a blend of soothing analgesics (a.k.a. pain relievers), including camphor , menthol , and methyl salicylate . All three are counterirritants, which means they disrupt pain signals. “[They] work by creating some sort of superficial irritation to distract from the underlying pain,” explained Deepti Agarwal, M.D., Director of Interventional and Integrative Pain Management at Longevity Medicine , in a previous Shape interview .

The nitty gritty? Together, these three ingredients deliver a soothing, cooling sensation that lasts for up to eight hours. Just be sure to apply no more than two patches at a time, and apply no more than four times a day. Plus, the easy slap-on-and-go-about-your-day design means there are no messy creams, balms, or sprays to deal with.

These pain relief patches are an Amazon best seller , with more than 11,000 perfect ratings. Multiple nurses and other workers with long shifts have sung their praises. One reviewer who works 12-hour shifts said they’re “heaven sent” and “the best pain reliever [they’ve] found,” while other nurses said they “ really work ” and “ make [their] back less angry after a long shift .” Another shopper with two torn rotator cuffs said they “remove excruciating pain,” and still other satisfied reviewers said the patches “ last for hours ,” “ you can feel them go to work immediately ,” and they’re “ truly life changing .” One fan even said they “even remove excruciating pain” for up to seven hours.

For instant relief from everything from knee pain to back aches, try the Salonpas Pain Relieving Patches while they’re on sale for under $1 apiece. I may or may not have just added a pack to my Amazon cart. (Spoiler alert: I did.)

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