Pain Management Specialist Questions Pain relief

Are pain relieving balms safe for kids?

My daughter is 5 years old and is a gymnast. She often complains of back pain after her session, and I'm not sure of what to do about it. Can I apply pain relieving balms onto her skin? Or is she too long?

1 Answer

Menthol based balms are safe as are arnica based gels if used in small quantities and infrequently.