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A member asked:
Hi i m 20 to 21 weeks pregnant and i tear a muscle in my left side back its good to used tire balm ointment or what can used bc its really hurt ?
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OK to try: Any topical treatment at the pharmacy is fine to try, such as tiger balm or aspercreme or capsaicin cream or Icy Hot. It won't hurt to try any of those unless you have an allergy or skin sensitivity to them. I would also try ice/heat as well as gentle stretching.
Answered 5/13/2015
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