Pain, pain go away!
Lower back pain is very common, in fact, it’s one of the most common causes of pain in the body. You’re not alone if you’ve been feeling that twinge of pain. Back pain can be caused by everyday activities like bending awkwardly, carrying and/or lifting heavy objects incorrectly, standing or bending for long periods, and even over-stretching.
This time of the year can cause havoc with back pain. Carrying heavy shopping bags full of Christmas gifts or delicious foods, stretching to put up those Christmas decorations, and bending over wrapping presents can all give your body lots of aches and pains.
Symptoms of back pain include:
- Soreness
- Stiffness
- Decreased range of motion, and/or
- Inability to stand up straight without pain
Don't suffer in silence, there are plenty of remedies for pain relief to get you back to feeling your best! Whether you're looking for a cream or gel solution or more like tablet medicines for pain relief, there's something for everyone.
Ibuprofen tablets may be a good place to start when it comes to pain relief. Ibuprofen can be a great way to reduce pain and swelling. These anti-inflammatory tablets work by reducing hormones in the body, starting to work in as little as 20-30 minutes.
Paracetamol tablets are usually something people have to-hand at home and can also help relieve back pain. Paracetamol works by blocking the chemical messengers in the brain that tell your body that you have pain.
Nurofen Plus tablets are dual action tablets for fast, effective pain relief. They contain ibuprofen and codeine to help relieve back pain, muscular pain, body aches, and more. These tablets are for 3 days use only and can cause addiction.
Beat the discomfort of back pain with a topical cream or gel. These creams and gels are rubbed into the skin and tend to have fewer side effects than tablets or capsules.
Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel is an anti-inflammatory gel containing diclofenac, that penetrates deep into your muscles to ease pain and reduce inflammation. Rubbing the gel on your point of pain gives targeted pain relief with a lovely cooling effect, all to help get you back on your feet faster.
Deep Heat offer a range of products designed to provide effective targeted relief with the relaxing benefits of heat therapy. Heat increases blood flow to the affected area providing oxygen and nutrients to loosen and soften muscles, helping restore movement.
Speak to our pharmacy team for advice on the best pain treatment for you!
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