Back pain: Signs and symptoms
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Recognising back and neck pain
Back 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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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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Voltaren Emulgel for strains and sprains
Relieves pain, reduces inflammation and speeds up the natural healing process.6–8
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Managing mild to moderate pain in your pharmacy
Helping your customers choose the most appropriate pain reliever.
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The role of Calpol Tablets and Voltaren Emulgel In managing your Customers pain.
A customer in pain is one of the most common presentations seen in pharmacy practice. Although there are a vast number of conditions that cause mild to moderate pain, many of them can be effectively managed by over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.