I originally bought this cream a few years ago when I twisted my knee. It was 100% the best thing for my knee. I recommended this cream to a coworker who displaced their patella bone and we started calling it "miracle cream". I bought more cream this year for my parents and myself. My parents take this cream for their sore backs and arthritic joints and are very pleased with the product. I highly recommend this cream all the time to family and friends. It does smell strongly of menthol but its a pleasant scent compared to other muscle rubs.