Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds or burns.          
Do not inhale the spray.

What do physiotherapists recommend?

Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals recommend the RICE protocol in the event of trauma or injury to a muscle. It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation:

• Rest
  The muscle should be rested to prevent further strain or injury.
• Ice
  The muscle should be cooled as quickly as possible with cold therapy applied for at least 20 minutes at a time (Note: Never apply ice directly to the skin as there is a risk of an ice burn).
• Compression
  An elastic compression bandage should be applied to the injury to prevent additional swelling and blood loss.
• Elevation
  The affected muscle should be raised above the level of your heart to minimise swelling.

This series of actions should be followed 4 times a day for the first 48 hours after the injury to help reduce the inflammation and aid recovery.

How can I cool the muscle quickly?

The sooner cold therapy can be applied the better – it is an integral part of the protocol to promote healing. If you have an ice pack to hand, this can be placed over the injured muscle inside a damp tea towel. Never apply ice directly to the skin. You can also cool the injured muscle by using Elastoplast Cold Spray, which can freeze pain instantly wherever you are, as a convenient alternative to ice.