Volini is a topical gel that’s designed primarily to provide symptomatic relief for pain. It works through its active ingredients, which typically include a mix of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), menthol, and other compounds that help reduce inflammation and provide a cooling sensation. When you apply Volini, the gel penetrates the skin and targets the pain area. Menthol creates that chilly feeling as it stimulates cold receptors – which can temporarily trick your brain into not registering the pain quite as intensely. The stickiness you experience is quite normal as it’s part of the gel’s texture, acting as a carrier for the active ingredients.
Now while Volini can mask pain, it’s primarily offering relief rather than addressing the underlying cause of your back injury. The true healing involves rest, proper posture, and gentle stretching along with treatments to help reduce inflammation and improve circulation over time. It’s understandable why combining Volini with oral pain medication can improve relief; however, this may also mask underlying issues, leading you to re-injure your back potentially.
From a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, your injury may be exacerbating an imbalance of Vata dosha, which directs movement in the body and, when unbalanced, can lead to pain and stiffness. To complement the Volini, you might consider balancing the Vata dosa by using warm compresses, gentle, warm oil massages with sesame or ginger oil, and consuming grounding, warming foods like ghee and cooked veggies. Keeping yourself warm and avoiding cold exposure is important, along with gentle exercises to support the agni or metabolic fire and improve your dhatus, or tissue health.
If you do not see improvements or your movements are highly restricted, it’s important to consult with a healthcare provider. They can assess whether there’s more serious damage needing targeted interventions beyond what topical treatments like Volini can offer.



