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Migraines in adults

Migraine is common, especially in women. It affects about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 15 men. Migraines are more than ordinary headaches. Migraines include other symptoms such as nausea, or a sensitivity to light and sound. There are...

Headache

Muscular pain

You don’t have to be a gym junkie to experience muscle pain. Here are some things you can do to help relieve muscle pain caused by injury or overuse.

Body pain

Wisdom teeth pain

Just when we think the growing pains are over, we’re gifted one last nasty surprise. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow, however, some of us do not have enough room left in our jaw, so these teeth can get stuck. This can cause acute pain and...

Dental pain

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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 at their most active. It is a time when they are able to rejuvenate, consolidate memories and...

Headache

The truth behind headaches and dehydration

There are many different factors that can cause a headache. Here we are going to discuss how dehydration is a common cause, though often overlooked.

Headache

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Sinus pressure and headache

Sinus pain and pressure can be frustrating and make you feel weakened. It can be distressing as it not only causes pain around your sinus area, but it can also feel like there is pressure around your whole head region. You may feel...

Headache

Sprains and strains - causes, symptoms, and treatment

Many of us may have experienced a strain or sprain at some time or another. They’re a common type of sports injury, but they can also occur during everyday activities, such as work, housework, and gardening. Although they often feel...

Body pain

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Coping with stress

Stress affects most people at some point, but if it’s not managed, it can begin to impact daily life. The reasons people get stressed vary enormously, but can include moving house, losing a loved one, starting a new job or worrying about a...

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The Myths about Cold & Flu

Every time you pick up a cold or flu, you can guarantee that everyone you meet will have some handy advice. Out of all these many stories connected with both colds and flu, who gets it, how we get it, what we should or shouldn't do to try to avoid it, and so on – it can be difficult to...

Cold & Flu

The Importance Of Posture

"Sit up straight!" "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...

Body pain

Prepare to Battle Against Cold and Flu

When cold and flu season strikes, symptoms like sore throats, runny noses, and body aches can leave you feeling less than your best. Most of us will catch a cold at some point. On average, adults catch two to three colds a year while...

Cold & Flu

Comprehensive Guide to Managing Musculoskeletal Pain and Body Aches

At some point, many of us will encounter sudden aches and pains in our bodies. 2 out of 10 people visit a doctor each year about a musculoskeletal health condition. These conditions can affect the muscles, joints, bones, and the spin...

Body pain

How to Take a Multi-Modal Approach to Managing Pain

You may wonder if a combination of different types of pain treatment can work to help relieve your pain. Particularly since there are several types of pain and many ways to treat pain.

Body pain

A Comprehensive Guide to Knee Pain Relief: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Knee pain is something nearly everyone may experience in their lifetimes, affecting an estimated 654 million people worldwide, whether from a sports injury, overuse, or age-related wear and tear. But it's not all bad news: with the right...

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Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Pain Relief: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Shoulder pain is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages, often caused by injuries, overuse, or wear and tear. It ranks as the third most common musculoskeletal complaint in primary care, with approximately 1% of adults...

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Understanding and Relieving Common Aches and Pains

Regardless of age, most of us have experienced aches and pains. It can be clear where some of them come from, like sprains and strains. However, sometimes we get aches and pains that don’t seem to have an obvious source...

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Fever in adults: signs and symptoms

If you have a cold or flu, you may notice your body temperature increasing – this is a fever and is a common symptom when you’re feeling under the weather. A fever is a side effect of a bacteria or viral infection. It’s a sign your immune system...

Headache

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What can cause Migraines?

Migraines can feel very different for different people. Some people might feel like migraines strike out of the blue, whereas for others, migraines could begin with a few warnings. Knowing the causes and triggers of a migraine, can...

Migraine

Suffering from Period Pain? You’re Not Alone

If you have period pain, you’re not alone! Most women have experienced it. Those who get period pain usually find it starts 6 to 12 months after they start having menstrual periods, once they become regular. In 5% to 10% of women, period...

Women's Pain

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What are migraine symptoms?

Migraine symptoms are highly individual. For some it can feel like an intense throbbing on one side of your head. For some, it can be felt on both sides and even affect your face or neck, whilst for others it could be accompanied by...

Headache

How does Nurofen relieve pain?

Visiting your local pharmacy or supermarket for pain relief can be overwhelming. There are so many products to choose from. It’s important to find a painkiller that you can take, one that will help to provide effective relief f...

Body pain

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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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Leg Pain Causes and Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide

Most people have felt pain in their legs at some time or another, but sometimes it’s difficult to know the reason for the pain. Is it just stiffness, a minor ache or a muscle strain? Or is it something that requires professional help? We answer...

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Can Running Cause Foot Pain?

Regular exercise has many benefits for our bodies. Running is a popular sport both worldwide, and in the UK, but like many sports it can come with risks, ranging from minor injuries such as strained muscles to bone injuries from...

Body pain

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How Does Pain Affect Our Emotions?

There are certain kinds of pain that can disrupt your day-to-day life and affect the way you feel. In this article, we explore pain and the impact it could have on doing the things you enjoy, as well as what you can do to limit the effects.

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Can yoga help my back and neck pain?

If you’re experiencing body pain such as back ache or neck and shoulder pain, you may wonder if an exercise like yoga, could help relieve and possibly prevent your pain. In this article, we provide more information about yoga and its benefits...

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Ways to Treat a Sprained Ankle

If you're in pain after an accidental sharp roll, twist or turn of your ankle, it’s possible that you may have sprained it. Knowing what to do about a sprained ankle, may help you relieve symptoms, avoid long-term pain and get you movin...

Body pain

What Are the Most Common Causes of Knee Pain?

Regardless of the cause, knee pain tends to become more common as you get older. Perhaps you experience pain when climbing the stairs or doing certain exercises - or perhaps the pain in your knees has developed over time.

Body pain

Migraine Triggers and Preventions

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Migraine Auras

Head Pain

CBT – Talking Therapy for Persistent Pain

Pain can be unpleasant and affect your daily life. It can affect your body, as well as your emotions and your social life, including your work and family. When painkillers are not enough to relieve some types of pain, non-medicinal mental...

Body pain

Exercises for Joint Pain

Should you exercise if you have joint pain? When you’re experiencing symptoms of joint pain, you might wonder if exercise will help or make your pain worse. Fortunately, with several conditions that cause joint pain, exercis...

Body pain

Is Cycling Good for Back and Hip Pain?

Cycling has several health benefits. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or thinking about trying it, it’s worth considering both the positive and negative effect on your hips and back. Here, we focus on cause, effects and...

Body pain

Recovering from Muscle Soreness

Muscle soreness can be caused by a variety of things. There are also several ways to ease and recover from muscle aches or pains. In this article, you’ll find information on the causes and ways to help recovery from muscle soreness:

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Is Heat or Cold Really Good for Sore Muscles?

It’s not uncommon for people to suffer from sore muscles at some point in their lives. There are several possible reasons for sore muscles. In this article, we discuss whether a hot and cold can help relieve sore muscles along with other...

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Managing Muscle Soreness

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 your whole body or specific muscles. It can feel like a deep...

Body pain

Ways to Treat a Sprained Wrist

Have you recently injured your wrist and are wondering if it's a sprain? Here’s some information and tips on what to do if you think you have a sprained wrist.

Body pain

Migraine Prevention: How To Help Prevent And Manage A Migraine

When a migraine strikes it can be very painful and make you feel generally unwell. As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and that’s true when it comes to migraines. Whilst there’s no known cure for migraines,...

Migraine

Tips for Better Sleep with Menopause Pain

All information presented on here is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health matters for further information or medical advice, please speak to your GP or a Pharmacist.

Women's Pain

How Jenny understood her migraine triggers

I’ve been having migraines for a while. They started in my early 20s and since then, I’ve had a migraine attack almost every 6 weeks. They can last anything from a couple of hours to 3 days. My migraine symptoms don’t come with...

Migraine

Migraines vs tension headaches

Head Pain

Why Are You Waking Up with Hip Pain?

Waking up with hip pain can be frustrating if you don’t know what could be causing it. In this article, we explore possible reasons for waking up with hip pain. We also discuss what you can do to try to reduce hip pain and help you feel better...

Body pain

Mindfulness Meditation to Relieve Pain: Does It Work and How do you do it?

There are various ways to help relieve and cope with aches and pains, including persistent or what is known as “chronic pain”. From pain relief medicine, exercise, physical therapy, to breathing exercises and meditation, there are several things...

Body pain

Painkillers for period pain

While some women find that regular exercise or applying heat to their tummy, relieves period pain, others find that taking a painkiller is the most effective way to relieve their pain. However, it can be difficult knowing which painkiller is t...

Women's Pain

Anxiety, Stress and Pain: A helpful guide

Are you wondering if anxiety and stress are different? Perhaps you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and you’re unsure of what’s causing certain body pains? Read this article to find out more about the links between anxiety, stress and certai...

Body pain

What Are the Most Common Aches and Pains Caused by Menopause?

Menopause is a natural change in a woman’s life, when her body stops releasing eggs and periods become irregular and eventually stop. For many women it’s associated with symptoms, like hot flushes, night sweats, trouble...

Women's Pain

How Nora manages her migraines with Nurofen

My calendar can get pretty full, with scheduled and unscheduled meetings, events planning, squeezing in self-care, and catching up with friends. So, I need an effective migraine treatment that helps stop me having to cancel plans.

Migraine

Understanding Night Pains and How to Improve Sleep when in Pain

We understand that pain can keep you awake. Many people say that they struggle to sleep when they are in pain. Pain can make it difficult to fall asleep and to stay asleep. It can also be frustrating when pain affects your sleep and many...

Body pain

Lower Back Pain: Causes, Relief, and Prevention Tips

Do you suffer from lower back pain? If a sore back affects your ability to enjoy life and get your work done, you’re not alone. Low back pain is a very common problem that can affect adults, at some point in their lifetime. Usually, the pain can be fe...

Body pain

Hip Pain Causes and Symptoms: Our Ultimate Guide

Our hips are strong, stable and very mobile joints, but it’s not uncommon to have hip pain, especially as we get older. Learn more about the many common reasons for aches or pains in your hip.

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Can Ibuprofen Ease Body Pains?

There are many different types of pain relieving medicines available over-the-counter, in supermarkets or pharmacies. They have different ways of working, come in different strengths and in various formats. Ibuprofen is an over-the count...

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What Is the Best Massage for Back Pain?

Depending on the cause and duration of your pain, massage could be helpful for easing back pain. In this article, we’ll explore the effectiveness of massage for back pain and how massage may work. We’ll also look at some self-care...

Body pain

Can a Hot Water Bottle Ease Aches & Pains?

This article explores the use of hot water bottles to relieve back pain and other pain conditions. We look at whether this form of home care pain relief works, how it works, and how to use a hot water bottle safely, for aches and pains.

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Is ice or heat best for a back strain?

A common cause of back pain is a pulled or strained muscle. Ice and heat therapies can help to ease back pain. This article aims to help clarify which approach may be best for your strain-related back pain. It offers some guidan...

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Medication and Remedies for Joint-Pain Relief

Joint pain is common, particularly as we get older. There are things you can do to ease and help prevent joint pain. In this article, you’ll find information about the causes and ways to treat it, including what you can do, yourself. There can be...

Body pain

Different Types of Pain Explained

Most people will feel pain at some point in their lives. It serves as an alarm that usually can’t be ignored and can interrupt our normal lives. How each of us experiences pain is different and dependent on our individual...

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Exercises to Help Ease Period Pain

Have you ever wondered if exercising when you have period pain can make it worse or if it can help to relieve pain? In this article, we explore why exercise could be helpful for period pain and what effect different types of exercises migh...

Body pain

Can Anxiety Cause Back Pain?

Most of us feel scared or anxious at some point. But for some people, it can affect their daily lives and cause many different symptoms both physically and mentally. Back pain may be one of those physical symptoms related to anxiety. This articl...

Body pain

Can Perimenopause Cause Aches and Pains?

Perimenopause symptoms are a reality for many women and can have a big impact on your daily life, from relationships to your social life and work. Apart from having mental health symptoms such as mood changes or...

Women's Pain

Getting a Good Night's Sleep During Your Periods

Period pain can affect your life in many ways, including your sleep. In this article, we're discussing how back pain during your periods might be disrupting your sleep, and how sleeping positions may help ease your discomfort to help you g...

Women's Pain

Self-help Measures for Period Pain

For some women, there are times when periods might cause painful symptoms. If you’re one of those women and you’re looking for something to ease your discomfort, such as a remedy or things you can do at home, then you might fin...

Women's Pain

How To Deal with Stress Related Pains

Stress is something that most people will experience. It can lead to mental or emotional symptoms, changes in behaviour and certain types of physical pains. This article explores the link between stress and pain, as well as wha...

Body pain

What Causes Perimenopause Period Pain?

You might be wondering if having more painful period symptoms during perimenopause is common. But you may also be wondering what the difference is between menopause and perimenopause. In this article, we’ll loo...

Women's Pain

How to Reduce Aching Joints and Back During Menopause

When thinking of menopause, symptoms like mood swings and hot flushes may come to mind. However one might not realise that joint pain and muscle aches may be connected to the change in hormones during menopause...

Women's Pain

Why Does Knee Pain Get Worse in Cold Weather?

Knee pain is a common condition, particularly in older people. But why is it that many people complain about their knee pain in winter? Does colder weather make knee pain worse? Find out if there is a link between knee pain and cold...

Body pain

Can I take Nurofen products with other medicines?

All Nurofen products contain ibuprofen, a pain reliever with anti-inflammatory properties which is a type of medicine know as a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID). Nurofen is available over the counter in different...

Body pain

Ways to Ease Muscle Pain

Looking for ways to relieve muscle pain, aches or soreness? There may be several reasons for your muscle pain. In this article, we’ll provide information about common causes of muscle pain, ways you can relieve it and what can help to...

Body pain

How Kofi learnt the difference between headaches and migraines

In the past year, I've had about seven migraine headaches since being diagnosed by my GP, each one usually lasting around 24 hours. Myths around what a migraine is, had me thinking I was just experiencing your average...

Headache

Recognising Signs of Pain in Your Child

Pain is our body’s way of signalling that something needs attention. It’s a sensory experience and a complex function of a conscious brain. Doctors describe pain as an unpleasant sensation and emotion linked to a confirmed or possible injury i...

Body pain

Cold and Flu Relief this Winter

With winter comes an increased risk of colds and flu, but by following some self-care tips, you can manage cold and flu season more comfortably. From supporting your immune system against flu to managing symptoms...

Body pain

Is It Normal to Experience Sore Breasts Before, During, or After Your Period?

Sore breasts leading up to the start of your periods, is normal. Women can experience many different symptoms before their periods. Known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), some women might have symptoms such as...

Women's Pain

Endometriosis Pain Explained

While you might not have heard about endometriosis, it is a common condition which affects around 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Maybe you’re the ‘1 in 10’? Let’s take a deeper look at endometriosis to learn more about wha...

Women's Pain

Growing Pains in Kids: Relief & Tips

Does your child complain about sore, achy legs at night? They might be experiencing growing pains. These pains are common in children aged 3 to 12, often occurring in the evening or late afternoon and typically disappearing by...

Body pain

How Can I Relieve Body Pain? Pills, Patches and Gels Explained

Pain is a natural response to a number of triggers, such as infection or injury. There are many reasons why we may feel body pain, including over-exercising, falling, twisting or stretching a muscle or ligament. We might also find that pain...

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How to Manage and Relieve a Sprained Ankle: Practical Tips and Treatments

A sprained ankle can happen unexpectedly—whether you're working out, walking, or simply taking a misstep. Though common, ankle sprains can disrupt your daily activities, causing pain, swelling, and limited movement...

Body pain

What Is the Connection Between Menopause and Leg Pain?

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 and is defined as the point when a woman has not had a period for 12 uninterrupted...

Women's Pain

The Myths About Colds and Flu

When a cold or flu strikes, people around you are often quick to share advice. From who gets it, to how flu spreads, and what we should or shouldn’t do to avoid it, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Let's look at some of the most...

Body pain

Exercises to help beat back pain

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 it’s important to remain active...

Body pain

Lifestyle changes to help with menopause symptoms

Using lifestyle measures to help you cope with the symptoms of menopause is something worth considering. Menopause can be a challenging time of life. It can bring with it various symptoms, such as night sweats, hot flushes,...

Women's Pain

Managing Menopause Pain: Real Stories

Women's Pain

Why your joints can be a pain

Joint pain is common, particularly as we get older. The many joints in our body provide support and help us move. But if our joints have been damaged by an injury or disease, it can cause aches and pains that affect our ability to move...

Muscular & Joint

Understanding Period Pain: A Personal Story

Women's Pain

Winter Medicine Cabinet Options for Children

Winter is just around the corner, and as the cold season settles in, so can the familiar sniffles, coughs, and fevers that can affect young children. There are available options for your winter medicine cabinet, helping you care for...

Cold & Flu

Sprained Ankle Vs. a Broken Ankle. What’s the difference?

It can be difficult to tell if a painful ankle injury might be a sprain or a broken bone. Doctors can usually tell the difference, by carefully examining the injury. Sprains are a more common injury, especially for active people. Fortunately, sprains can...

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