The use of topical medicines such as balsam by applying them around areas of pain will provide a relaxing effect of pain, cold sensation, and increase calcium levels so as to help smooth the blood flow and accelerate the healing of pain.
With the loss of pain, it does not mean your muscles are fully recovered. To get the muscle fully recovered try avoiding too much exercise in a few days until the pain disappears, and switch your activity to a lighter sport so that the muscles can stay active during the healing phase.