Sports Rub for Sore Muscles and Over-Exertion. Imported. Provides soothing relief for aches and pains due to: Over-Exertion, Joint Pains, Backaches, Arthritis, Stiffness, Sprains. Tiger Balm has been used for nearly 100 years and sold throughout the world. Tiger Balm “Works where it hurts.” Uses for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with over-exertion, simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains.