Persistent pains can be painfully annoying. Joint pains, muscle aches, spasms, sprains and catches are common day-to-day problems that one usually faces at some point in time. The usual approach is to pop pain-killers or massage with an ointment at regular intervals. As per reports, popping too many pain-killers a day may cause renal problems; practical experience shows that ointments soil our clothes. To relieve pain, most people seek an easy solution that has no side-effects. Biofreeze is a natural oil-free, wax-free cryotherapeutic pain reliever that is said to be extremely effective in eliminating all kinds of pain. It can be applied on the affected area before physical therapy. It can also be applied while cooling down, post exercises, for relief from exercising pains and muscle pulls. Cryotherapy is a nascent step in the field of therapeutic treatment that cures by freezing affected cells. Biofreeze follows this technique to relieve aches and pains. Researchers are trying to establish the curative powers of cryotherapy in cancer and tumors, which may well leave behind the traditional and conventional treatments and therapies. Biofreeze contains Ilex, an herbal extract from a South American holly shrub that blends well with other ingredients and makes it greaseless. Biofreeze is available in pumps & tubes, sprays and roll-on. Each has its own advantages. The pump or tube enables a generous and thorough application of Biofreeze on the affected area, which penetrates well during the massage. The spray is efficient, when one is outside and does not wish to soil his/her hands. It does not require massage after application. A roll-on is convenient for old people and can be applied on difficult-to-reach areas and is beneficial in stimulating trigger points as instructed by the therapist. Biofreeze is also available in a small tester pack that allows patients to try the product before making any purchases.