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Joint, muscle and back pain often respond well to topical pain relievers, such as NSAIDs, rubefacients, heat therapy and cooling therapy.
Objectives
This module will tell you how to:
- Recognise different types of joint, muscle and back pain
- Understand when to recommend a topical pain relief treatment
- Be confident to give other treatment options
- Know when to refer to the pharmacist.
There are many different types of pain, and they can have a variety of causes. Some respond well to oral painkillers, while others might be better managed with a topical product at the site of the problem.
