10 Best Muscle Rubs UK 2024 | Tiger Balm, Voltarol and More

Warming, soothing and pain-relieving, Tiger Balm's red ointment is a go-to muscle rub the world over. Approved for adults and children over two years, this remedial rub is brimming with natural active ingredients.

A gentle dose of cinnamon can be found in the mix, emitting an aroma of sweetness, as well as being a natural anti-inflammatory. The best thing about Tiger Balm, is that you don't have to spend in excess to reap its muscle relieving rewards either! 

Vitality CBD is a premium CBD oil brand with a wide range of high-quality, CBD-infused topical products. Their muscle balm includes a medium dose of CBD at 300 mg, to provide a balanced and calming effect to both the body and mind. 

Because the broad spectrum CBD has been naturally sourced from hemp, this powerful balm also benefits from the THC-free natural compounds of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. With eucalyptus and lavender essential oils, you'll be sleeping better than ever with thankful muscles and a relaxed mind! 

Containing over 11 active and non-active ingredients, this hemp gel is stacked with topical herbal goodness! Remedying tired muscles and joints, it's a 100% natural blend of hemp, camphor, rosemary, menthol and arnica to name but a few. 

The gel is easy to apply, can be worked into the sorest of spots. Plus, it comes dermatologically approved for use on all skin types, including sensitive skin. So allow your tired muscles and dry skin a welcomed sigh of relief by picking up 5Kind's hemp gel today.

Native to Southern Africa, Devil's claw is a herb derived from the root of a plant with tiny, spiked hooks around its fruit (hence the name). It's been used for centuries by the native people of this region, to medicinally treat anything from malaria to rheumatic and muscular pain, as well as general aches.

Hotspot's muscle relief ointment features this extraordinary herb in addition to clove, capsicum and many other plant extracts. The result is powerful, long-lasting pain relief with an intense heat sensation. 

Cytolax is a natural cream that includes the four wonder ingredients of arnica, Rosmarinus, calendula and melaleuca. Each has its own soothing benefits for the body, and this cream aims to relieve muscle tension around the neck, shoulders, back and knees.

It successfully achieves this by helping improve blood circulation to loosen stiff muscles brought on by exercise and physical exertion. For a very competitive price, you will be supplied with 250 ml of this cream to see you through many an achy morning!

Famous for its potent, century-old ointment, Tiger Balm is an OG of muscle relief. Their neck and shoulder cream is fast absorbing, leaving the skin feeling pleasantly grease-free and helping to revitalise the neck and shoulders by relieving stress and reducing tension. 

These qualities make it the perfect cream to keep close at hand for quick and easy reprieve. That said, if you're desiring a more powerful pain reliever with high-intensity heat, then you may wish to consider another ointment in the Tiger Balm range over this cream. 

Deep Heat is a favoured pain reliever of football and rugby players who often require an injection of heat in the depths of winter. Despite being one of, if not the cheapest muscle rub found online, it does what it's meant to and does it well!

Sure, it may not have the finest quality ingredients, but with both menthol and methyl salicylate, it'll get your muscles fired up in time for kick-off. Overall, it's a cheap muscle relief cream for any sportsperson who requires game-ready muscles in an instant. 

If you're looking for a handy, mess-free muscle rub, then this peppery scented roll-on really is the perfect muscle therapy for you. The roll-on applicator cleverly does away with greasy hands, which in turn, makes it the perfect addition to your gym or travel bag.

Admittedly, This Works' Perfect Body Muscle Therapy rub is expensive for what you get. But, price aside, it's still very much poised to give powerful muscle relief for when your time is of the essence. 

If you're looking for a medicated muscle rub to provide instant relief to where you need it most, then Voltarol's gel is here for you! Incredibly popular the world over for its powerful effects, this is a tried and tested way to overcome persistent aches and pains.

The active ingredient, diclofenac, is an anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal drug that provides up to 12 hours of relief for sore joints and tired muscles. However, the fact that it's pharmaceutically medicated, means this gel won't be suitable for those seeking natural pain relief. 

ESPA is a luxury skincare brand that prides itself on using 100% natural ingredients. Their muscle rescue balm is an invigorating mix of peppermint, eucalyptus and clove bud, purposed with recharging tired and over-worked muscles.

The peppermint and clove bud will produce a slight warming sensation to relieve pain and soothe away the stresses of the day. The only reason it sits at number 10 is due to the high-end price, which we believe doesn't quite reflect the quality of the formulation.