They are somewhat slimey. They work but they won’t stay in place on broken ribs on the back. And trying to apply it by yourself is difficult. I wasted more than I used as they would roll up on themselves. They work fine if you have help applying them.

ER doc prescribed the Rx version, but insurance balked at it and $60 was a lot to pay. Nice young lady at the drug store pharmacy noted that the OTC version wasn't much weaker. Suggested OTC. Actually wasn't much cheaper, tho. Checked my Sam's Club app and found these. Went out that night and got them, and she says they work well. Would have paid the $60 if the strength difference had been greater.

I bought these along with the Solanpas heated pads and these I really didn’t notice the difference. The heated ones worked wonders! I have pulled a back muscle pretty badly so I think I needed the stronger heated pads. My friend has neck aches and uses these and loves them. So what I’m saying is I think it depends on your pain level.

I’ve got a bad back due to a motorcycle accident years ago, I can’t sit for more than a couple of hours without excruciating pain. My back brace helped a little, but since I discovered these I’m finally able to fly to Asia on 12 hour flights. Highly recommended.

I use these for my back & have used two at a time when hurting a lot. They do work.

Works very well. It does have the same smell that the mentholated ones do.

it hits the spot you need

I use one of these at night and I’m sleeping pain free.

I highly recommend for your pain management.

i use for bad back pain. it does give me me relief! i highly recommend.