Back pain relief
Icy Hot® has a range of products that help relieve back pain and help you get on with your day: From no-mess roll ons that you can throw in your gym bag, to patches that can be worn for up to 8 hours at a time. Choose from formulations including topical menthol or 4% lidocaine—the highest lidocaine strength available without a prescription for the indicated use(s).
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.
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.*
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.
Pro Patch
- PRO
- Patch
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Targeted relief, no mess, all performance. The PRO Pain Relief Patch sticks where it hurts, delivering fast-acting, next-level relief** for sore muscles and joints.
Original Back Patch
- HSA/FSA
- Original
- Patch
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Targeted, fast-acting pain relief for your back that you can wear for up to eight hours.
Original Patch Variety Pack
- Patch
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Conquer your comeback with the Icy Hot® Original Patch Variety Pack. It’s made with a comfortable fabric that you can wear for up to eight hours.
FAQs about back pain relief
What is back pain relief?
Depending on the underlying cause, back pain relief is normally achieved with a combination of lifestyle adjustments, physical therapy, and pain-relief medicine.1
What causes back pain?
Causes of back pain include:
- Muscle and ligament strains.
- Herniated discs.
- Osteoarthritis.
- Spondylolisthesis, when a vertebra slips out of place.1
How to relieve back pain?
There are many different causes of back pain, and treatment will vary depending on your personal circumstances. Your doctor may recommend physical therapy, over-the-counter pain relief, or in more extreme cases, prescription medicines or surgery.1 Icy Hot® is available over-the-counter in patches, cream, roll-on, and spray—it provides warming and cooling sensations to help ease pain.
What can I do for lower back pain?
Lower back pain, especially in younger people, can frequently be resolved at home with pain relief medication. If your pain persists longer than one week, gets worse, or is interfering with your sleep, seek professional medical advice.2 Icy Hot® can be used at home to help relieve lower back pain.
How to find the best back pain relief for me?
If you’re suffering from mild back pain, you can try over-the-counter remedies, like pain killers, or products like Icy Hot®. Consult a healthcare professional if you’re suffering from persistent or severe back pain, they might recommend treatments such as physical therapy or medical intervention.2
Is heat good for back pain?
Heat therapy helps to relieve back pain by increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the painful area, speeding up recovery, relaxing muscles, and soothing the sensation of pain.3 Icy Hot® uses heat therapy to help soothe pain*.
*Refers to cooling and warming sensations.
Is lidocaine good for back pain?
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is used in topical products to help relieve pain. Products containing 4% lidocaine are available over the counter and include applications such as patches, sprays and creams.4
- Cleveland Clinic. Back pain treatment [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; [cited 2026 May 5]. Available from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/back-pain-treatment#treatment
- Mayo Clinic Staff. Back pain: diagnosis and treatment [Internet]. Rochester (MN): Mayo Clinic; 2024 Sep 26 [cited 2026 May 5]. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369911
- Heat Therapy - an overview. In: ScienceDirect Topics. Heat increases metabolic activity, blood flow, and relaxation of soft tissues. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/heat-therapy
- HealthMatch. Lidocaine (medication) Overview: Types, Strengths & Usage [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 Feb 4]. Available from: https://healthmatch.io/medications/lidocaine