Pain Relieving Cream. Recovery Rub Pain Relieving Cream with 5% menthol temporarily relieves minor aches, pain of muscles and joints due to arthritis, simple backaches, sprains, strains and bruises. Recovery Rub can also be used before workout to help loosen up tightness. Recovery Rub, which contains menthol, sweet almond oil and cinnamon oil, has a pleasant smell comparison to similar products.