Pain topics
Pain treatments
Take a look at the folowing articles on some of the different options for treating pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that was developed as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries.
Aspirin
Aspirin now has an important role in preventing heart attacks, strokes and bowel cancer.
Back pain relief from yoga
Yoga and stretching both have benefits for people with back pain, with effects that can last for months, a study shows.
Chronic pain management
About one in 5 adults in Australia suffers from chronic pain. Find out more about the causes, assessment and management of chronic pain.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections into or around a painful area, such as a joint or muscle, can reduce inflammation in that area, relieving pain and improving function and mobility.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Epidurals
Learn about the anaesthetic procedure often used in childbirth, known as an epidural.
Migraine treatment options
Migraines can be debilitating. Find out how to avoid migraine triggers and about migraine treatment medicines.
Muscle aches and pains: treatments
Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
Neck pain: treatment
Review the current treatments for neck pain including complementary options and find out how to prevent neck pain.
NSAIDs and arthritis
People with chronic arthritis can be helped by taking one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Osteoarthritis self-care
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in which your joint cartilage becomes damaged, and affected joints are painful and stiff. Find out what products are available for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about some medicines doctors prescribe for osteoarthritis pain.
Oxycodone take-back program combats US hillbilly heroin crime wave
Hillbilly heroin (oxycodone)-fuelled crime wave of robbery, assault and home invasion in US has prompted a prescription drug take-back program.
Pain and how you sense it
We feel the sensation of pain when pain receptors send electrical signals along nerves to the spinal cord and brain.
Pain relief ladder for cancer pain
The World Health Organization has developed a pain relief ladder as a guide to treating cancer pain.
Period pain: self-care
Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach. Find out what products are available for period pain.
Period pain: treatment options
Find out about the symptoms of period pain, and when you should see a doctor.
Sciatica: treatment
Most sciatica gets better within a few weeks. If not, there are treatments that may help relieve your sciatica pain.
Shingles self-care
Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face. Find out what products are available for shingles.
Shoulder pain
Find out about the causes and treatment of shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome, dislocated shoulder and arthritis.
Sore throat treatments
Many medications are available without a prescription to ease the pain of a sore throat.
Strains and sprains: self-care
Strains and sprains, or soft tissue injuries, are common through playing sports and in everyday life. Find out what products are available for strains and sprains.
TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS (trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to relieve pain.
Toothache
The pain of toothache is caused by the exposure of tooth nerve endings.
Toothache: self-care
Toothache is usually caused by dental decay. Sometimes pain and swelling in the jaw can be a sign of a tooth infection or abscess. Find out what products are available for toothache.
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that was developed as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries.
Aspirin
Aspirin now has an important role in preventing heart attacks, strokes and bowel cancer.
Back pain relief from yoga
Yoga and stretching both have benefits for people with back pain, with effects that can last for months, a study shows.
Chronic pain management
About one in 5 adults in Australia suffers from chronic pain. Find out more about the causes, assessment and management of chronic pain.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroid injections into or around a painful area, such as a joint or muscle, can reduce inflammation in that area, relieving pain and improving function and mobility.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Epidurals
Learn about the anaesthetic procedure often used in childbirth, known as an epidural.
Migraine treatment options
Migraines can be debilitating. Find out how to avoid migraine triggers and about migraine treatment medicines.
Muscle aches and pains: treatments
Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
Neck pain: treatment
Review the current treatments for neck pain including complementary options and find out how to prevent neck pain.
NSAIDs and arthritis
People with chronic arthritis can be helped by taking one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Osteoarthritis self-care
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in which your joint cartilage becomes damaged, and affected joints are painful and stiff. Find out what products are available for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: over-the-counter treatments
There are a number of different analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories available as over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: prescription medicines
Find out about some medicines doctors prescribe for osteoarthritis pain.
Oxycodone take-back program combats US hillbilly heroin crime wave
Hillbilly heroin (oxycodone)-fuelled crime wave of robbery, assault and home invasion in US has prompted a prescription drug take-back program.
Pain and how you sense it
We feel the sensation of pain when pain receptors send electrical signals along nerves to the spinal cord and brain.
Pain relief ladder for cancer pain
The World Health Organization has developed a pain relief ladder as a guide to treating cancer pain.
Period pain: self-care
Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach. Find out what products are available for period pain.
Period pain: treatment options
Find out about the symptoms of period pain, and when you should see a doctor.
Sciatica: treatment
Most sciatica gets better within a few weeks. If not, there are treatments that may help relieve your sciatica pain.
Shingles self-care
Shingles is a painful viral skin rash that usually appears on one side of your waist, but can affect your chest, back, legs or face. Find out what products are available for shingles.
Shoulder pain
Find out about the causes and treatment of shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff syndrome, dislocated shoulder and arthritis.
Sore throat treatments
Many medications are available without a prescription to ease the pain of a sore throat.
Strains and sprains: self-care
Strains and sprains, or soft tissue injuries, are common through playing sports and in everyday life. Find out what products are available for strains and sprains.
TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS (trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to relieve pain.
Toothache
The pain of toothache is caused by the exposure of tooth nerve endings.
Toothache: self-care
Toothache is usually caused by dental decay. Sometimes pain and swelling in the jaw can be a sign of a tooth infection or abscess. Find out what products are available for toothache.
