help with your pain
Over 20 million people in the UK have a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition, such as arthritis, back pain, shoulder pain and plantar fasciitis. Pain caused by MSK conditions can affect your quality of life and independence, making it difficult to complete work and social activities. In fact, every year 30 million work days are lost in the UK due to MSK conditions.
Pain can either be acute or chronic, depending on how long-lasting it is. Chronic pain typically stays long after the body has healed and may be constant or come and go. Acute pain is generally short-term and stops after what caused it has healed.
If you are suffering from acute back, muscle and joint pain, there are options available to manage and relieve it through self-care, such as Naprosyn® Pain Relief tablets which can offer up to 12 hours of uninterrupted pain relief, helping you to get on with your day.
What is pain relief?
Pain relief refers to methods used to reduce pain to a point where you can get on with your daily life . There are a number of ways to relieve pain, from gentle exercise and breathing techniques to analgesic (pain relief) medication. Analgesics are typically selected using the analgesic ladder, created by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This comprises three stages:
- Non-opoid analgesics, such as aspirin, paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Mild opioids, such as codeine, for relief of moderate pain
- Strong opioids, for relief of moderate to severe pain. This type of medicine would only be available on prescription. If you experience moderate to severe pain, you should seek advice from a doctor.
Oral analgesics, such as NSAIDs are usually used to manage mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain due to their anti-inflammatory properties. These work by blocking the enzymes that produce prostaglandins, responsible for pain and inflammation in the body.
Types of pain
You can experience pain in all different parts of your body, from your muscles to your back, along with joints such as your shoulder or wrist. To find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for each type of pain, take a look at the pages below.
The content provided below is for informational purposes only; Naprosyn® Pain Relief can provide relief from short-term muscle and joint pain, such as sprains and strains, inflammation caused by sporting injuries, lower back pain, neck pain, or pain in the wrists or feet. It is not suitable for long-term pain.
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Injuries can cause pain in your muscles alongside swelling, bruising or stiffness in the affected area.
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Joint pain can affect multiple parts of the body, from your ankle to your neck. It is often caused by injury or a condition such as arthritis.
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Sprains and strains can cause pain, tenderness and weakness, affecting muscles and ligaments.
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Back pain is very common and usually improves within a few weeks. It can be caused by injury, muscle strain or medical conditions like sciatica or a slipped disc.
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Neck pain typically only lasts a few weeks and is caused by bad posture, a pinched nerve or an injury such as whiplash.
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Shoulder pain can result in stiffness, tingling and weakness. It can be caused by a number of factors, from dislocation to tendonitis to arthritis.
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Leg pain can affect your calf, thigh and knee, whether due to an injury, overstretching or conditions like arthritis.
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You can often experience wrist pain alongside swelling or numbness from injury or overusing your wrist in repetitive tasks.
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Hip pain can be caused by an injury, hip fracture or arthritis, which is especially common for older people.
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Ankle pain is often caused by soft tissues injuries, affecting the ligaments, muscles and tendons in your ankle.
Find relief from acute musculoskeletal pain
Naprosyn® Pain Relief contains the active ingredient naproxen, an NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation. Available to buy from a number of retailers, Naprosyn Pain Relief tablets offer powerful targeted relief for back, muscle and joint pain.
