back pain

Let the pain fall

With support from the pharmacy, customers don’t need to put up with pain alone.

A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

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.

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.

Get to the joint

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

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?

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

Helping pain sufferers get back on their feet

One recent survey revealed that the number of people in the UK living with osteoarthritis looks set to double – to more than 17 million sufferers – by 2030. What can pharmacy do more of?

 

Dispelling myths about back pain and joint pain

Back pain and arthritis are the largest contributors to disability in the UK. But many sufferers are not helping their condition

Backs to the future

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

Back pain

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

Time to tech-proof our health

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

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