Elbow pain relief
Icy Hot® Ice + Heat Therapy* can be used to relieve sore muscles and joints in multiple areas, including your elbow. A range of formulas are available to give you easy application for targeted relief from elbow and joint pain—choose from soothing balm, no-mess roll-on, dry spray, and more.
PRO Massaging Balm
- HSA/FSA
- PRO
- No-Mess
- Balm
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Icy Hot® PRO Pain Relief Massaging Balm delivers fast, targeted relief with two maximum-strength ingredients that work on more pain points.**
PRO No Mess
- PRO
- No-Mess
- Roll On
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Get fast-acting, next-level pain relief** with Icy Hot® PRO No-Mess.
Nighttime Recovery No-Mess
- HSA/FSA
- Nighttime
- No-Mess
- Roll On
- Menthol
It’s the fast-acting, targeted pain relief you love, infused with a crafted fragrance blend of lavender and eucalyptus to help you unwind before bed.
Lidocaine No-Mess Roll On
- No-Mess
- Lidocaine
- Roll On
- Back Pain Relief
The quick-drying, no-mess applicator helps you relieve muscle and joint pain anytime, anywhere.
No-Mess Roll On
- HSA/FSA
- No-Mess
- Original
- Roll On
- Back Pain Relief
- Menthol
Get fast-acting pain relief with Icy Hot® No-Mess Roll On. Roll on powerful pain relief that you can feel working instantly.*
Revive & Recovery No-Mess Pain Relief Roll On
- No-Mess
- Roll On
- Menthol
Explore the Icy Hot Revive & Recovery range - our popular No-Mess Pain Relief applicator now available in three NEW fragrances. Formulated with 8% Menthol.
Original Dry Spray
- Original
- Spray
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Spray-on powerful pain relief that you can feel working instantly*.
PRO Dry Spray
- PRO
- Spray
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Get PRO-level pain relief with a formula that dries quickly, works at any angle, and relieves achy muscles and joints.
Original Cream
- Cream
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Relieve pain with targeted contrast therapy✝.
Advanced Cream
- Advanced
- Cream
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Powerful, fast-acting pain relief through targeted therapy. It includes two maximum-strength pain relievers that work on more pain points**.
Original Balm
- Cream
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Relieve pain fast with Icy Hot® Balm. It works quickly, penetrating down to your nerves to help you get back in the game.
FAQs about elbow pain relief
Why is my elbow painful?
Elbow pain is often caused by overuse or repetitive strain. It could also be caused by a tendon or nerve issue. 1
How to fix inner elbow pain?
Over-the-counter pain killers can be used to relieve pain. Some healthcare providers will recommend an elbow brace or other treatments like physical therapy. 1 Icy Hot® Original helps to soothe joint pain and is available in cream, gel, roll-on, spray, and patches.
How to relieve elbow joint pain?
Elbow joint pain is normally relieved with over-the-counter medicines like NSAIDs and acetaminophen. 1 Icy Hot® can be purchased over-the-counter and used to help soothe joint pain.
When to call a doctor for elbow joint pain?
Seek advice from a medical professional if elbow pain doesn’t improve with home care or if any if the following apply:
- You can’t move or bend your arm
- You have nerve-related symptoms
- There is severe swelling, bruising, or bleeding
- You suspect a serious injury
You should always contact a doctor if a child is experiencing elbow pain. 1
How to prevent inner elbow pain from lifting?
Repetitive strain injuries from elbow over-use are common. Rest is important for recovery, as well as reducing use over time so that the injury doesn’t reoccur. 1
Why can’t I straighten my elbow without feeling pain?
If you’re feeling pain when you straighten your arm and elbow, it’s probably related to a tendon or nerve issue. 1
When to see a doctor for elbow pain?
Seek care for elbow pain if it affects a child, doesn't improve with home care, limits your movement, or comes with nerve-related symptoms, severe swelling, bruising, or bleeding. If you suspect a serious injury, don't wait—get it checked out. 1
Note: Use all products only as directed. Icy Hot products containing counterirritants are indicated for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, bruises. Icy Hot products containing Lidocaine are indicated for the temporary relief of pain. For questions about your specific situation, talk to your healthcare provider for further advice.
Sources
- Cleveland Clinic. Elbow pain: causes, symptoms and treatment [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; 2025 Jul 2 [cited 2026 May 13]. Available https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/elbow-pain
*Refers to cooling and warming sensations.