Cooling vs. Heating Pain Relief | When to Use Each

Cooling and heating both relieve pain — but they work in opposite ways.

Cooling products (like Suuthe Muscle Foam) use menthol to create a chill that numbs pain and reduces inflammation. Ideal for:

• Muscle strains

• Sprains or bruises

• Post-workout soreness

Heating products improve blood flow and loosen tight muscles. Best for:

• Chronic stiffness

• Long-term tension

• Old injuries without swelling

Rule of thumb: Use cooling for new pain or inflammation and heat for old, stiff pain. When in doubt, start cool — Suuthe gives fast, soothing pain relief without irritation.