Pain management

Tips, advice and support on living with and treating pain

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Pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide

Pain can affect your physical and mental wellbeing. Many people who live with it report that it affects their personal lives, ability to work and relationships. If you’re struggling, our pharmacist-approved advice can help you find support and treatment.

Navigating chronic pain

If you’ve experienced pain for 3 months or more, getting treatment and medical advice is important. From speaking to your GP to pain relief tips, we lay out how you can cope better.

Overcoming sports injuries

Sporting injury can happen when you least expect them. Find out how to act fast and get help for breaks, sprains and strains.

Understanding joint pain

Aches, pain and soreness in your joints can be symptoms of a variety of conditions. Learn how to manage symptoms at home and where you can get further support.

What type of pain do I have?

Not all pain is the same. It doesn't matter if you've lived in pain for a few days or several months, we explain how these feelings are described and how you can manage.

Describing your pain

Pain is measured on a scale. From minor to severe, 1 to 10, we have advice on how to identify how much it hurts and what action you should take to overcome it. Don’t suffer in silence, see what our pharmacists have to say.

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Pain during pregnancy

Have you noticed pain in your back and legs during pregnancy? It could be sciatica. As your baby grows, your body changes. This can lead to pinching of the sciatic nerve causing pain. Find out what to do if you think you have it and how you can manage it at home.

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