back pain

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Pain relief from top to toe

Pain can pop up anywhere, often without warning. But it's not just OTC analgesics that can make a difference.

11 Mar 2021 , 6 Min Article

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Talking pregnancy in the pharmacy

Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be stressful, but pharmacy teams can support parents get ready for B-Day and beyond.

27 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Get to the joint

In order to enjoy our later years mobile and pain free, protecting joint and musculoskeletal health is key.

19 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Baby steps

A healthy woman is more likely to give birth to a healthy baby. So how can pharmacy teams advise mums for a healthy bump?

22 Oct 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Paracetamol as effective as opioids, research finds

Non-opioid analgesics improved pain-related function over 12 months as much as opioids in back or osteoarthritic pain

03 Apr 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Backs to the future

Pharmacies which get involved with Backcare Awareness Week will help their customers better understand back pain

13 Sep 2015 , 2 Min Article

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Back pain

This pharmacy scenario looks at use of painkillers in back pain.

20 May 2015 , 2 Min Article

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Time to tech-proof our health

What effect is spending so much time on electronic devices having on our health?

21 Apr 2015 , 4 Min Article

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Paracetamol no better than placebo for lower back pain

Regular or as-needed paracetamol does not hasten recovery from low back pain compared with placebo

09 Aug 2014 , 1 Min Article