Medical Brochure Category: Pain

Shingles

Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.1  Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!

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Person with a sore foot due to chronic gout and high levels of uric acid

Chronic Gout

WHAT IS GOUT? It is a type of inflammatory arthritis, that is to say, a painful condition caused by the deposition (build-up) of uric acid

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Pain Management

WHAT IS PAIN? Pain is described as an ‘unpleasant sensory and emotional experience’. In this way pain can be very complex!1a,b Chronic pain (meaning long-lasting) is when pain persists

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Migraines

More than half complain of severe or very severe headaches, significantly affecting and limiting their social and work activities with some confined to bed 3 Was

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Person's hands folded over each other, emphasising the joints in the hands

Joint Health

Healthy joints are vital for staying mobile throughout your life and doing the sports and other activities you enjoy. Over time your joints go through

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Chronic Pain

WHAT IS CHRONIC PAIN? Chronic Pain is pain that extends beyond the expected period of healing. The pain lasts for longer than 6 months and

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Arthritis

Joint pain, stiffness, and restricted movement are all characteristics of Osteoarthritis (OA) and could undoubtedly cause a decline in the function of joints. Was this

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