It’s not just movement, it’s managing your pain holistically

Health, wellness & your pain

Pain management includes so much more than just medication. Body pain rarely only affects the physical point of pain. It can affect the whole body, including one’s emotional and mental wellbeing. While medicated gels and plasters can prove to be helpful pain treatments, there are many complementary techniques that may help in alleviating pain and restoring your joy of... movement.

We aim to educate and empower you (after all, knowledge is power), to approach pain management in a holistic way that addresses all aspects of your lifestyle to help get you moving again.

Here you can find reliable resources on anything from arthritis-friendly stretches, mood-boosting meditations, to tips on how to speak to your doctor, weight management, and so much more – all from our team here at Voltarol.

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We stand by your side as an ally in all things pain relief. Whether it's the benefits of exercise you could do, or how to have conversations about pain with your doctor, we're here to help you get back to doing the little things that have a big impact. Because it’s not just movement. It’s taking a walk with a friend. It’s unpacking that last box to call a house a home. It’s the sparkle in your eyes as you carry that three-tiered chocolate cake to the dinner table. It’s feeling like yourself again.

Understanding your body pain

Understanding your body pain is not only critical to helping you find the best way to treat pain, but it could also help speed your recovery or help manage it. Before reaching for a pain relief treatment, it is useful to understand what pain is, why it occurs, what it means, and the best ways to manage it. For instance, what is the difference between acute pain and chronic pain? What does it mean if pain is dull vs. sharp? Learn all about the types of pain and what they can mean.

Young friends playing basketball - learn about dealing with body pain as you age

Learn about your body and how it changes as you age

Find out how your body works, changes you may experience as you get older, and how to deal with age related body pain.

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Different types of pain and how to talk about them

Knowing how to talk to your healthcare professional can get you the treatment you need

Woman playing with children in the sea, free from acute pain

What is Acute Pain? Causes and Management

What is acute pain, exactly? And, why does it exist?

Women in a dynamic fitness class - part of their chronic wrist pain treatment plan

What is Chronic Pain? Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Learn more about chronic pain to help manage – and lessen – its impact on your life

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Pain relief during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Find out what to do if experiencing body pain in pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

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How good posture can help back pain

Learn how good posture can help reduce your back pain

A young couple walking on the hills - learn how Voltarol helps relieve inflamatory back pain

It’s not just accelerating your recovery, it’s getting back to the things you love

Find out more about how Voltarol can help.

Mental wellbeing

Our mental health is no less important than our physical health. One of the most difficult, and often-overlooked, aspects of living with pain is its effect on our mood and the accompanying emotional pain we experience. Learning how to set goals and reach out to others can be invaluable in the quest for sustained pain management. Here are some resources to help strengthen your mental wellbeing and keep your mind in tip-top shape.

Three women smiling outside - learn pain management for a joyful life

Pain Management: Guidelines, Techniques & Goals

Pain management is the name of the game when it comes to living a joyful life

Grandparents playing with grandchildren at the beach

How connecting with others helps with emotional and physical pain management

Pain can be isolating. Learn why reaching out to others can be so beneficial

Mindfulness for sleep

A bad night's sleep is the last thing you need when you suffer from pain

Exercise & diet

Diet and exercise impact both your physical and mental wellbeing. But where should you start? What exercises are suitable when suffering from knee pain? Which foods could promote a healthy weight? Learn more about the benefits of exercise and weight management, and how keeping fit can help you to stay healthy and relieve pain. And best of all, we keep it all simple and straightforward so you can get started now.

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Get moving with Voltarol Movement Coach

Get moving with Voltarol Movement Coach Help tackle your pain with free personalised exercise videos.

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Pain Relief Benefits of Weight Management

It’s not just how much we eat, but what we eat that can influence our pain

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Yoga poses for backache

Help manage your back pain by practicing these poses

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise has a bunch of benefits that can improve your life, including your pain levels

Group of women using exercise bands to relieve wrist pain

Stretches and exercises to relieve wrist pain

Pain in your wrists can get in the way of everyday tasks like using the computer or driving. Try some exercises designed to combat wrist pain here

Man wakes up with pain - learn how to relieve neck pain after sleeping

How to Get Rid of Neck Pain from Sleeping Wrong

Waking up with a stiff neck? Explore changes you can make to counteract neck pain whilst sleeping

Complementary therapies

Are you looking for home remedies for back pain? Natural remedies for osteoarthritis? Complementary or medicated pain relief solutions? Here are some tips for therapies that can supplement your pain management regimen and help you feel better over time.

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6 Home Remedies for Back Pain Relief

When back pain has you laid up on the couch, try these at-home techniques

A family walking outside on a sunny day - learn these alternative pain relief therapies

Alternative Pain Relief Methods for You

Try these alternatives to work alongside your medication for body pain

Man pushes a boy on a skateboard - learn techniques to help with aching knees

9 Best Home Remedies for Knee Pain Relief

Get help for your knees without leaving the comfort of home

Elderly woman holding her neck in discomfort - get pain relief for osteoarthritis

Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

Pain relief doesn’t have to be all about taking medicine – find out how natural remedies for osteoarthritis can also get you moving again

Explore Voltarol products for pain relief

Let's help get you moving freely again. Try our range of medicated Voltarol gels, medicated plasters or heat patches for effective relief that targets body pain at its source. Find out which is a suitable fit for you.