When muscle or back pain strikes, toughing it out isn’t the answer. Treating pain can help prevent it from recurring or, worse, leading to ongoing pain.

Aches and strains, pulled muscles and back pain can be a consequence of everyday life, but that doesn’t mean you should put up with the pain in the mistaken belief that it is not harmful.

Acute pain (that which comes on quickly and sharply) should be managed properly, not only to help you keep moving, but to prevent a progression to more persistent, ongoing pain.

PAIN MANAGEMENT TIP
Uncontrolled inflammation may cause an increase in pain and the injury may take longer to heal. Treatments designed to reduce both pain and inflammation can help ease symptoms, while your body’s natural repair processes take place.

REDUCE INFLAMMATION
Inflammation or swelling is a significant contributor to muscle and back pain. When you suffer a pulled muscle or tendon, chemicals are released at
the injury site, which cause swelling and further sensitivity to the body’s
pain receptors.

When managing muscle and back pain, you should address the inflammation as well as the pain.

PHARMACY-STRENGTH TREATMENT
Voltaren Rapid 25 is clinically proven to reduce acute pain and inflammation, which makes it a good treatment choice for sudden muscle or back pain.
By reducing inflammation and swelling, it helps reduce the restriction and discomfort felt in the injured area.

You won’t find Voltaren Rapid 25 on the shelf – it’s a specialised treatment you can only get from your pharmacist, who can also give you expert advice
on managing your pain.

VOLTAREN RAPID 25 BENEFITS

• Powerful pharmacy-strength treatment for muscle and back pain
• Clinically proven to reduce acute pain
• Works fast* to help you keep moving.

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* When taken at an initial dose of 2 tablets, Voltaren Rapid 25 reduces acute pain in as little as 15 minutes. Voltaren® Rapid contains diclofenac potassium 25mg (Pharmacist Only Medicine) for short-term treatment of acute painful and inflammatory conditions. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Incorrect use could be harmful. Do not use if you have stomach ulcers. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. Consult your pharmacist if symptoms persist or if you have side-effects. Novartis Consumer Health Auckland. ®Registered Trademark. TAPS NA4084

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