The Back To Normal Arnica Cream is designed to work together with our Stretching Guide, which is available for free on our website. Our Arnica Cream works to alleviate pain in three ways: 1) Reducing inflammation 2) Promoting circulation of oxygenated (healing) blood cells 3) Preventing and breaking down the build up of lactic acid in the muscles. As a topical muscle and joint pain relief cream, while the natural inclination maybe to apply it on the pain area (like bandage), it is actually best used by applying it to the connective muscle groups and joint that is causing the pain, rather than where it is symptomatic. In our product photos in the listing, we have included application charts for some of the common ailments. We hope this is useful to you and please do not hesitate to contact us directly for additional guidance.