Red Extra Strength Works Where it Hurts Concentrated Pain Relieving Ointment or Sore Muscles Provides Soothing Relief for Aches & Pains Due to: Backaches Arthritis Joint Pains Bruises Strains Sprains Soothing relief for aches and pains due to simple backache, arthritis, bruises, strains and sprains. Tiger Balm has been used for nearly 100 years and sold throughout the world. Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, bruises, strains and sprains.