Here’s the thing about being a sporadic runner. The first few days after you start running again, your muscles start telling you how mad they are for having ever stopped. You start walking funny and can’t help but let out an “oomph” or an “oooooooow” when you have to bend your legs to pick something up. Every step is a reminder that your muscles were under-worked and are now over-worked. That’s where the go-to pain relief creme, Bengay, comes into the picture.
About BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage
The makers of BENGAY, the original topical analgesic balm created more than 100 years ago, introduce BENGAY® Pain Relief + Massage, a specially designed massaging applicator combined with the brand’s powerful pain relieving formula that provides a targeted, no mess way to directly treat sore and tender areas of the body.
Based on current research, BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage was developed to leverage findings which state massage is one of the most preferred methods to relieve pain. As a means to continuously pursue innovative ways to bring safe, effective relief to sufferers, BENGAY® Pain Relief + Massage contains a twist turn cap with unique massaging nubs allowing for the targeted aid of a massage plus the deep penetrating power of BENGAY for ultimate relief—all without getting your hands messy!
Designed with a vanishing scent formula, BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage allows pain relief to be direct and discreet – meaning living ache free now comes with no mess, no fuss and no lingering smell.
The Review
I’ve used Bengay before, so I had high expectations for the new BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage. I expected the same soothing relief it provides to achy muscles. I expected it to act quickly and effectively. And I expected that familiar menthol smell. What I didn’t expect was a gel. What I didn’t expect was a vanishing (sort-of) scent. And what I didn’t expect was the effectiveness of the applicator nubs on the cap. I must say, they were all very pleasant surprises.
I had a perfect test case for BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage. One of our testers works in front of the computer practically all day. This can lead to tense and sore shoulders and upper back. After a long day of work those muscles are screaming for some relief. BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage to the rescue!
The Bengay gel comes easily out of the very cool twist turn cap. Simply squeeze the amount of gel you want to use onto the sore muscles, twist the cap back to closed, and then use the plastic massaging applicator to help rub the Bengay gel into your muscles. You don’t even need to use your hands to rub it in. The applicator “nubs” help to provide a surface-level massage that helps to relax the muscles while at the same time helping the gel to penetrate deep down. Within moments, the aches in our tester’s shoulders started to disappear.
I do want to take a moment to talk about the vanishing scent. I don’t know if I’m weird, but I think the smell of menthol has an aromatherapy-type effect, so I actually like the way Bengay smells. But then you don’t necessarily want people knowing that you’ve just applied some Bengay while you’re out running errands. BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage does have a vanishing scent, meaning as the minutes pass, the smell becomes much fainter. If you stick your nose right up to your skin, you’ll still get a hint of the menthol, but fortunately that is more than vanished enough for being in public.
For a no-mess way to quickly receive pain relief fro sore or achy muscles, BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage provides just that. BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage is available in stores nationwide for approximately $7.79 for a 3 oz tube.
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The WiC Project BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage Giveaway
The Prize:
Three winners will receive their own tube of BENGAY Pain Relief + Massage!
To Enter:
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST, March 11, 2011.
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Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
I suffer backache occasionally and with no mess applicator design I can easily apply without help.
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I have RA so this sounds like it would help!
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Now that the weather’s getting nicer I’ve been getting out in my garden and my muscles have been getting a workout!
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I NEED it for my neck. I was a decorative painter. Too many ceilings
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I have severe arthitis. I use bengay when it gets really bad. I would love to try this one, it is new to me.
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I have backache and I could certainly use Bengay.
I work long hours and i have lots of lowerback pain. I’d love to use this and take a nap!
I need this because my shoulders are often stiff.
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i get carpel tunnel pain sometimes
I get pain in my shoulder sometimes, and the Bengay with the massage applicator would be SO relaxing and helpful.
this would help my back pain
My spouse needs it for lower back..
i need it for my sore back
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Oh my aching back, where do I begin. I would like to try this because after a day of yard work my back aches.
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my husband could use this-he plays softball during the summer and does get aches!
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I need it for my leg cramps
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Me and my guy both have aches and pains we deal with everyday. This would be great to try out!
I need Bengay because it’s almost time to start gardening again and I always overdo it and end up with sore muscles.
I need Ben Gay pain relief because working at the hospital turning 600 pound patients really kills my back and shoulders
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I get neck pain from sleeping on my side and lower back pain from standing on my feet for 8 hours a day, so I could definitely use this to help massage the soreness away.
I would like to get it for my mother in law for her knee problems.
I need Bengay products because I have an autoimmune disorder that causes joint pain. I use these kinds of products often to help sooth the pain! I’d love to try the no mess applicator!
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My husband coudld use this on his knee
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A giant tree fell in our back yard last night…after today…we are going to need BENGAY to make all of those sore muscles disappear!
I often have shoulder pain and think this could help
I broke all three bones in my right ankle a little more than a year ago and I had to take a job where I am on my feet all of the time. Some days are just awful
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My husband needs this-he has shoulder and neck aches
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I work long hours and i have lots of lowerback pain
I need this product because I have sore muscles form past injuries.
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I have a bad knee as I run so could use this. I love the fact that it has a massage tool built in so I don’t have to get it on my hands!
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I have RA and I also get migraines and stiff necks. So I LOVE Bengay! I actually put it on my face and neck. Heck, my Dad puts it on his eyelids when he has a severe headache. I love the smell and it makes me feel all comfy and ahppy.
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I really need Bengay Pain Relief + Massage for my knees. They suddenly became very painful at the end of the summer. Not a HUGE deal until you factor in my toddler – he likes to be carried, I help him pick up his toys (on my knees), and we play blocks on the floor everyday. Not having to actually touch the gel makes me feel better, too. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if it all washed off and that can be dangerous when dealing with my little guy!
My mother has arthritis. This would help her pain
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