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Recovering from a sports injury

If you have suffered a minor sports-related injury such as a sprain or a torn ligament, as a result of physical activity, there are a number of measures that can help you get on with your life as quickly as possible.
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Recovering from a sports injury

Eat your way to pain relief

Everyone loves to eat, but did you know there are certain foods that can fight inflammation and ease pain? That’s because these foods have naturally occurring anti-inflammatory properties.
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Eat your way to pain relief

Wisdom teeth pain

Just when we think the growing pains are over, we’re gifted one last surprise. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow. However, some of us have wisdom teeth that come in at angles or crowd the jaw. This can cause acute pain and some people have their wisdom teeth removed as a result.
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Wisdom teeth pain

The effect of sleep on headaches

Sleep is an essential part of our everyday lives and one of our most basic human needs. During the time while we are asleep, our brains are very active. It is a time when they are able to rejuvenate, consolidate memories and sort through a whole days’ worth of information ready to start again in the morning.
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The effect of sleep on headaches

Sinus pressure and headache

Sinus pain and pressure can make you feel unwell. You might feel pain around your sinus area, but you may also feel like there is pressure around your whole head region. You may feel pressure or fullness around your eyes, cheeks and forehead.
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Sinus pressure and headache

Sprains and strains are an everyday injury

If you’ve ever exercised, chances are you’ve had a strain or sprain at some time or another. They’re the most common type of sports injury, but they can also occur during everyday activities when muscles are injured during activities such as work, housework and gardening.
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Sprains and strains are an everyday injury

Why your joints can be a pain

Joint pain affects all of us at some time, particularly as we get older. You have hundreds of joints in your body designed to give you support and help you move with ease. But if your joints have been damaged by an injury or disease, it can cause aches and pains that affect your ability to move around normally.
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Why your joints can be a pain

Coping with stress

Stress – thousands of people suffer from it. But the reasons people get stressed vary enormously, for example moving house, losing a loved one, starting a new job, worrying about a deadline… they all can have an effect.
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Coping with stress

How pain works: 3 things to know

We all experience pain at some point, and whether you have an aching back, cramping muscles or a stiff neck, it can be unpleasant. The upside is that pain plays an important role as part of the body’s defence system – it’s your body’s way of alerting you to injury and encouraging protection from further damage. Despite its protective role, pain can be disruptive – as well as impacting on everyday activities it can also affect your sleep. Understanding how pain works may help you find effective ways to manage and relieve your pain.
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How pain works: 3 things to know

Common causes of aches and pains

that don’t seem to have an obvious source. Learning more about what causes common aches and pains can help you deal with them.
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Common causes of aches and pains

Working out can be a pain

You know the feeling - you’ve overdone it at the gym, and now you have pain in muscles you didn’t even know you had. You’re not alone. Muscle pain is common, and can affect almost any part of your body, from your neck and shoulders down to your legs and feet. Muscle pain can develop almost anywhere in your body, including your back, neck, shoulders, legs and chest.
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Working out can be a pain

A sprained ankle can impact your life!

You may have sprained an ankle tripping up the stairs. Or hurt it while exercising at the gym. Regardless, the result is the same. It can really disrupt your day. Typical signs of a sprained ankle are swelling, tenderness, pain and sometimes bruising, otherwise known as inflammation. These symptoms are to be expected. But what may surprise you is they’re all part of the body’s natural defence system. So, what’s happening to your sprain and why does it hurt that much?
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A sprained ankle can impact your life!

The Importance Of Posture

“Stop slouching” Many will have heard those two lines many times before whether it came from your teacher when you were at school, your parents at the dinner table or even your masseuse after that very rare massage. It’s easy to get into bad habits and whilst hearing it over and over can be annoying, they were all right.
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The Importance Of Posture

Fight your headache today

So, you were working half the night, you’re running late for an important meeting and that report still isn’t finished. No wonder you have a headache. Hectic days coupled with lack of sleep can send stress levels soaring, which can lead to tension headaches that impact on your performance at work and throw your body out of balance. To keep your workplace a headache-free zone, try the following tips.
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Fight your headache today

Five myths about headaches you need to know

Throbbing, distracting, annoying – almost all of us at some time have had to put up with a headache. From tension and cluster headaches to sinus headaches and migraines, each one is different. So uncovering these five widely held myths can help us understand them better.
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Five myths about headaches you need to know

Exercise Tips

When you’re experiencing lower back pain, simple tasks such as climbing stairs or carrying the shopping bags can be a challenge. Strong pain can often prevent you from enjoying everyday activities, however remaining active is one of the best ways to manage back pain.
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Exercise Tips

The most common headache doesn’t start in your head

Most of us know what a headache feels like. In fact, 96% of people have a headache at some point. You might blame your headache on long days in front of a computer, skipping meals and not getting enough sleep. But that doesn’t really explain the source of the pain – does it come from your head or is there something else going on?
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The most common headache doesn’t start in your head

The facts on Nurofen and food

Your mum might have said that you should always take Nurofen with food to make sure it doesn’t upset your stomach. The good news is that while mum was looking out for you, you don’t have to eat just because you have a headache. Instead Pain relievers, like Nurofen, can be taken on an empty stomach with water.
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The facts on Nurofen and food

Can I take Nurofen tablets with other medicines?

If you are taking other medicines, always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurofen products. It’s smart to be careful about the medicines you take and to speak to a health professional if you have any concerns. Most Nurofen products contain ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever (NSAID). Your doctor or pharmacist will advise whether ibuprofen is known to interact with one of your other medicines.
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Can I take Nurofen tablets with other medicines?

Can I take Nurofen if I’m asthmatic?

Most asthmatics can take ibuprofen. If your asthma is made worse by ibuprofen, aspirin or other medicines for pain relief, do not take Nurofen. If you or your child has asthma, it’s important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurofen for the first time.
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Can I take Nurofen if I’m asthmatic?

How does Nurofen relieve pain?

Visiting your local pharmacy for pain relief can be overwhelming. There are so many products to choose from. It’s important to find the one that suits you and will provide effective relief for the type of pain you are experiencing. This article will discuss how Nurofen works to relieve inflammatory pain in your body.
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