Back Pain Treatment & Management Methods for You
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When you are experiencing back pain, getting relief can feel so urgent. We’re here to help. Whether it’s medication, pain management techniques or home remedies, we’ve gathered all you need to know about back pain treatments.
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Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.
Some common causes of back pain include:
- Strained, pulled, or torn muscles
- Trauma after injury, like a fall
Back pain treatment
Back pain treatments can take many forms, depending on the type and severity of the back pain you experience. Some treatments to consider are:
- Medications
- Physical therapy
- At home treatments, like exercising, massage, heat patches, and ice packs
- Surgery
Medications for back pain
Depending on the type of back pain you have over-the-counter medications may do the trick. (Note: Voltaren is used for the relief of pain associated with recent (acute), localized muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries (e.g., sprain of ankle, strain of shoulder or back muscles). This is typically as an adjunct to other measures, such as rest, for the relief of discomfort associated with such injuries.)
Topical pain relievers
Guidelines now recommend topical diclofenac as a first line of therapy to relieve pain. Over-the-counter Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain can be applied to your skin over the affected area. It contains diclofenac, an effective NSAID, which is absorbed into the skin. Like some pills, Voltaren is an effective anti-inflammatory that treats pain at its source. ...
Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen are often used for back pain relief. They are many people’s first go-to because they are often readily available on-hand at home. Like oral pain relievers, Voltaren relieves pain and provides local relief at the site of muscle and joint pain.
Muscle relaxants
In some cases of mild to moderate back pain, over-the-counter muscle relaxants are available and as their name implies, they relax your muscles to relieve pain.
Back pain treatment at home
In many cases, acute back pain treatment can take place at home, without consulting a doctor.
- Rest
Sometimes, all your sore back needs is some good rest to heal. Resting and refraining from these activities can give your back much-needed recovery time. - Stretch it out
Stretches are great for both relieving and preventing back pain caused by muscle strains. Some stretches are targeted for lower back treatment. Others are targeted for upper back pain treatment. Regular stretching routines, like yoga, can be helpful in preventing back pain, as well as treating it. - Keep it cold
Applying ice to your sore back can help reduce inflammation. Be sure to wrap your ice pack (or bag of frozen veggies) in a thin towel before applying it to your skin. - Mind your posture
Bad posture is a big contributor to back pain. Check in with yourself periodically throughout the day to make sure your hips are aligned under your shoulders and that your shoulders are properly rolled back. - Wear good shoes
Wearing supportive footwear provides a good base for carrying around your body weight and maintaining healthy posture. If you experience back pain, it’s advised to keep your heels minimally elevated. - Keep it warm
Heat can help muscles relax, reducing back pain. Whether you use a hot water bottle at home or go the indulgent route and sit in a hot tub, relaxing your back muscles can help healing. - Exercise
Being inactive can make back pain worse. Light exercise increases blood flow to the injured area, helping support healing. When your pain subsides and you feel you can, get in some light exercise. Just remember to go at your own pace and listen to your body. If you feel intense or shooting pain at any time, dial it back. - Massage
Therapeutic massage can help with back pain relief. Massaging the affected area of your back can relieve pain and restore functionality.
Voltaren products for back pain relief
If you have back pain, Voltaren may be just the relief you’re looking for. Voltaren has several products suitable for relieving back pain from strains or sports injuries – read the labels on the products and talk to your pharmacist to find the right one for you.
Voltaren products for back pain relief include:
How does Voltaren work to relieve back pain?
Voltaren gels are clinically proven to beat pain. They contain an NSAID, diclofenac, and you can buy them over the counter.
Diclofenac diethylamine works to inhibit prostaglandin production in the body that causes pain and inflammation. By reducing their effects, diclofenac diethylamine helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
The gel is applied to skin over the injured area. Diclofenac accumulates in the skin which acts as a reservoir. The Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength and Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength penetrates deeply into the skin to enhance delivery. of the active ingredient, diclofenac, to the joint or inflamed area.
Explore Voltaren’s products for pain relief
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Health, wellness & your pain
Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltaren is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way you sleep, to mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.
