Back and neck pain: Signs and symptoms
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Recognising back and neck pain
Back and neck pain can be treated symptomatically but it is important to first rule out any underlying conditions that require attention from a physician.
- Upper and middle back pain may present as aching, stiffness or sharp/burning sensations in that area1
- Symptoms of lower back pain typically include tension/stiffness or soreness in that area1
Understanding back pain
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Cochrane review on acute and chronic pain in adults
Topical analgesics for acute and chronic pain in adults- an overview of Cochrane review.
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Overview of sprains and strains
Find out about how prevalent sprains and strains are, and meet two patients with these problems.
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Iodex Ultragel 1.16% is an Emulgel formulation
Used to treat Osteoarthritis pain, Low back pain and muculoskeletal pain.4-6
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Educational Resources
The resources provided here will give you a deeper understanding of the science behind GSK’s pain relief treatments.
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Patient care resources
Access a leaflet for your patients which can help them understand the causes of muscle pain and how best to treat it.