Aches and Sprains

Aching muscles? Particularly in your back, neck or shoulders? It could be fibrositis - the inflammation of muscle fibres brought on by tension, bad posture, rheumatic or non-serious arthritic pain. We’ve a range of solutions available to help ease your pain and reduce swelling. You’ll a popular choice below, as well as more details on fibrositis and alternative therapies.

Living with rheumatism doesn’t have to be a real challenge. There are a number of things you can do to help ease the pain of rheumatism:

• Try some gentle exercise, like walking, cycling or swimming. Start slowly (maybe 2 times a week) and build up gradually. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
• Eat well and try nutritional supplements. The right nutrients can help keep your joints healthy.
• Try rubbing or massaging your joints – many aromatherapy oils claim to relieve the pains of arthritis
• Taking a pain-reliever with anti-inflammatory properties, like ibuprofen – the active ingredient in Nurofen – can also help when the pain is worse than usual.