Back Pain

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.

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.