While back pain may lure you to the couch, the key to a faster recovery is to keep moving. And with careful pain management, you should be able to do just that.
If you are suffering from back pain, it doesn’t pay to just ignore it and hope it gets better.

Stopping all exercise or opting for a couple of days’  bed rest may not always be the best route to recovery. Inactivity can cause stiffness, limit mobility and may actually increase pain.

Part of managing back pain is to keep moving, and that’s where physical manipulation (such as physiotherapy) and analgesics, which give temporary relief of acute pain and inflammation, can help.

REDUCE INFLAMMATION
Inflammation or swelling is a significant contributor to acute 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 back pain, you may need to address the inflammation as well as the pain.

THE DUAL ACTION OF VOLTAREN RAPID
Voltaren Rapid contains diclofenac, a powerful anti-inflammatory specifically formulated to temporarily relieve both pain and inflammation.

Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets start to work fast1 and last up to 8 hours², making them a good short-term treatment choice for sudden back pain.

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST
Voltaren Rapid is available in two strengths to help manage your pain, whether it’s moderate discomfort or stronger pain – 12.5mg which you’ll find on the shelf, and 25mg which you can only get from your pharmacist.

Both strengths effectively reduce discomfort, to help you stay active and get back to doing what you enjoy, faster.

Just ask your pharmacist which Voltaren Rapid product is right for you and your condition.

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1. When taken as an initial dose of 2 x 25mg tablets. 2. Olson et al, 1997. Voltaren® Rapid contains diclofenac potassium 12.5mg (Pharmacy Medicine) & 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 NA4321

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