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I have suffered from RSIs for the past 5 years, and have been using Penetrex regularly for the past 2 years as part of my attempts to treat them. As anyone with RSIs know, these injuries are complex and poorly understood - it marks the beginning of an ongoing journey. In addition to my review of Penetrex, I will share some of my journey - maybe it will help someone else.I'll get right to the point: Does Penetrex have a positive effect, and is that effect worth the money? In my opinion, yes! However, it is no magic bullet. Penetrex is just one of many factors which can affect an injury, and while I have found it decently potent, it will not single-handidly right all wrongs in the RSI universe. If the only change you make in life is to start using Penetrex, it is unfair to poorly rate it if trouble still remains. I think perhaps the abundance of rave reviews could set some people up for disappointment; the rave reviews are completely deserved in my opinion, just remember the context of the person writing it. There are too many unpredictable factors to ensure that Penetrex will be a good fit for absolutely every person. But I would say that your odds are good, and for just $20, it is among the cheapest experiments in treatment you'll ever make.To those who complain about a lack of pain relief from Penetrex - I actually think the focus on pain relief is somewhat misplaced. I have always thought of Penetrex as a healing aid, and in that aspect I am very satisfied with its effectiveness. I have noticed some immediate relief upon application, but for me the difference has been in long-term recovery. You really do need to faithfully use it as directed to reap the maximum benefits. I don't need so much pain relief these days, as significantly less pain is being generated to begin with - something I am very grateful for. I don't know how exactly it works, but I'm aware that it does.For people with allergies and sensitive skin, I have read of some folks reacting negatively to this cream. Unfortunately, nothing works for everyone. For myself, I have generally troublesome allergies and struggle with psoriasis and eczema. I developed contact dermatitis from using wrist braces, and can't wear them anymore. But for all the grief my skin gives me, Penetrex has only had positive effects on me. When in doubt, do a patch test.I give this product 5 stars because, especially when you consider the cost of other treatments (and I'm not just talking about money), Penetrex delivers great bang for the buck. My experience with it leads me to believe that it is an inherently effective product backed by a reputable company. As I only seem to age in one direction - older - I anticipate being a customer of theirs for quite some time.Still struggling with RSIs though? Penetrex is a wonderful start, but most of us probably need more on top of this. Here's a distilled list of what I have found most effective over my years of struggle. It is these things which mean I am now healing over time instead of getting worse and worse. Maybe some of these suggestions will help you. I hope so! This is not medical advice, so please talk to your doctor before doing anything crazy. Best wishes.Alcohol - I could not believe the profound impact that even infrequent drinking had on my RSIs. It took me a long time to realize the correlation even existed. I've since quit drinking completely, and have improved significantly off this change alone. The takeaway - the occasional treat may still be punishing you chronically when it comes to what you eat/drink. Be mindful of what you put in your body!Trigger point therapy - overuse of muscles can cause them to permanently tense up, shortening the muscles and leading to irritation of the ligaments. Pressure is how you get the muscle fibers to release. I've gotten profound relief from this. There are some excellent products on amazon for self-massaging pressure points. It's been a real game changer for me.Exercising underused muscles - Releasing the tense overused muscles is just one side of the coin for me. I also need to exercise opposing muscle groups. For me, the best tool has been the flextend glove, which is available through their website. I was hesitant to buy it because it's expensive and their website is very ad jargony, but it gets to a point and you're willing to risk a big chunk of change just on the chance it helps. Well if part of your issue truly is muscle balance, the flextend helps a LOT. But like any exercise, you can hurt yourself using it. You don't need to go wild with the thing to get results! Workouts will sometimes cause me some irritation in the short term (cue Penetrex), but over the long term it has been very good for me.Frequent breaks from irritating activities: You really, really need to step away from your work frequently throughout the day. I use the pomodoro technique - I work for 25 minutes, then break for 5 (get up, move around, stretch). Every 2 hours, it's a 20 minute break. I use the handy program Focus Booster, which is free, to keep track of my time. This is also a documented technique for improving productivity, so if you have a cool boss, you might be able to sell them on introducing this at your workplace!Perfect ergonomics: If prices were bothering you before, you are really going to cry when it comes to this. As an example, I just spent over $600 on a new chair. That's the low end of the price spectrum you need to be looking in, if you work sitting down. And then there's the effort aspect - it takes time to habitually develop awareness of posture. But there's just no way around it - the best way to heal RSIs is to minimize the damage being done to begin with.Mechanical keyboard: If you do lots of typing, having a mechanical keyboard in a standard layout is superior to having a non-mechanical keyboard in an "ergonomic" layout. It's very difficult to find an "ergonomic" mechanical keyboard and they are very expensive. I am not sure if it's really worth it to go there. I just went with a standard layout and am very happy with it. The Cherry Red switches are the best for RSI sufferers, and you can additionally install red (2mm) or blue (4mm) rubber O rings on the underside of keys to reduce travel distance. Many suppliers will pre-install these for you, though Amazon sells key cap removal tools and the O rings for cheap, if you want to go DIY. I also recommend using a ten-keyless keyboard design unless you really use that numpad - and even then, you might consider a stand-alone numpad. The reduced travel distance between the keyboard and mouse adds up.Braces: While I used to swear by my wrist braces, I have grown to develop mixed feelings about them in the long run. I personally think they are best used as a short-term aid. They're best for when you're sleeping and during the most aggravating activities of the day, but be sure to give yourself significant "free time" if at all possible. If you're working with braces on, I think it's good to view them as a posture training tool more than anything else. Ideally, you should strive to reach a point where you can maintain good position without relying on the brace to enforce it.I hope some of this information proved useful to my fellow RSI sufferers! Good luck!!

I LOVE this stuff! Works great ony swollen knee. It has only a mild smell, not like icy Hot.

Arrived in good condition and time. Have been using the products for about 3 years now, and they seem helpful without me noticing harmful side effects.The ointment form seems a bit stronger for me as far as deeper tissues compared to the roll on. The roll on dries quicker and is faster to apply.

Originally purchased this in the roll-on for a pain I was having in my jaw/neck, as i thought it might be TMJ. Helped mildly, but the true source was more in my throat/deep tissue. Anyway, few days later I overdid it on some new equipment at the gym. Totally wrecked my inner thighs to the point of barely being able to walk. Had tried icy hot at work, but didnt even make a dent. Followed up with a warm soak in Epsom salts, and still no real change. Looked over and saw this on the nightstand, and figured I would give it a go. I swear it instantly cut the discomfort and pain down to almost nothing. Fortunately, its not too often I find myself sore or hurt, but I am getting older, and this is 100% something I recommend everyone try, and keep on hand.

This isn'tg a miracle pain reliever by any stretch, but it works better than most I've tried. It helps loosen up my arthritic knee joint first thing in the morning. But I'm not sure it's the result of the Penetrex product, or the massaging action it requires that is loosening the joint. It does help, but does it it help enough to justify the $17 per tiny 2 oz jar cost? Directions call for applying it to the painful area three or more times per day for 7 to 10 days, and afterwards, as needed. Using it like that--rubbing it into my large knee cap, and into the attached painful front and back knee ligaments. It takes quite a lot per day, even if used sparingly. Were I to use as generous an amount as I would l of Blue Emu, Bengay or Aspercreme, rubbing it in until it disappears, multiple times a day, I figure I'd go through a couple of jars of this per week, on just one focused pain area..So, while I think Penetrex might be a good product for occasional temporary joint or muscle strain or pain, it does little to eliminate my chronic arthritis pain. To buy enough to treat both knees, lower back, hip joint, and neck/shoulder pain, it would make a huge dent into my monthly Social Security budget.So.....I give it maybe 5 stars for effectiveness, but 2 stars for price. Still not sure if I want to keep investing in Penetrex, or go back to less effective, but more affordable traditional creams or ointments that I don't have to ration.I'll update, if any changes for the better.....

I've been doing Ironman races since 2016 and have completed seven events, including the World Championship. Over the years, I've tried quite a few recovery products, but Penetrex has remained one of the few that I consistently rely on.What I really appreciate is that it doesn’t just help ease discomfort from training-related aches and injuries—it actually seems to support the healing process as well. I reach for it any time I have sore joints, tight muscles, or minor flare-ups from long training blocks, and it always helps take the edge off.The 4 oz jar is the way to go—you’ll want enough on hand to apply it generously when needed. It absorbs easily, isn’t greasy, and doesn’t have an overpowering scent, in fact it's pretty mild and pleasant.Whether you're training hard or just looking for something that truly works for everyday aches, Penetrex is well worth having in your toolkit. Quietly effective, and one of those things I always keep stocked.

Works fast. This does more to relive pain than anything else I’ve tried. Easy to use roll on and it dries fast. At 67 every old injury was catching up to me. This helps me keep moving.