This applies to topical pain relievers—creams, ointments, lotions, and patches—including menthol, methyl salicylate, lidocaine, or capsaicin. The Icy Hot Sleeve comes in one form and dosage.

Lower-back pain affects everyone at some point, but having it on one side may unnerve you. Luckily, there are ways to treat the pain and make it manageable.