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    Condition: Backache
    1/28/2015 2:16:34 PM

    Reviewer: noscreenname, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This product is not good! It does not warm up like it says. Takes almost 5 hours to even start feeling it! Icy Hot patches are a million times better!

    Condition: Backache
    1/13/2015 4:26:07 AM

    Reviewer: Shez, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have had morning back pain now for a couple of years nothing can relieve it I have to get up and move around to try to ease the pain. I have tried chiro physio massage and acupuncture but still I have pain I asked the chemist if they can recommend something. These patches are a medical miracle I went back to bed with the patches on and slept the best sleep, I'm going back to buy the whole bo ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Backache
    1/8/2015 12:49:42 PM

    Reviewer: fred, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Worst Product! It didn't ease the pain in my shoulder, and it actually burned my skin. Customer Service at Salonpas not helpfully. Do not use this product.

    Condition: Backache
    7/26/2013 11:20:31 AM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Its the best and dont know where I would be with out it. Thanks Salonpas Gel

    Condition: Backache
    5/18/2013 12:44:07 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

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