Voltarol Heat Patch (2 Patches)

Voltarol non-medicated heat patch 2s is designed to target back and muscle pain, providing up to 8 hours of localised pain relieving heat which continues to work even after the removal of the patch. The thin, self-adhesive, odourless patch provides effective pain relief and muscle relaxation in a non-medicated, tablet-free format. When to use Voltarol Heat Patch When back and muscle pain strikes, the heat patch's low level heat provides relieving warmth for up to 8 hours without a tablet How Voltarol Heat Patch Works The Voltarol Heat Patch is a non-medicated patch which provides targeted back and muscle pain relief by delivering up to 8 hours long-lasting deep penetrating heat. The continuous low-level heat from the patch works by stimulating heat receptors to relieve pain; increasing blood flow to relax stiff muscles, reducing muscle spasms and delivering the body's natural pain relievers.

Suitable for Adults and children over 12 years of age. This heat patch contains iron.

Back Pain

Back pain, especially lower back pain, is one of the most common causes of body pain. Back pain can be felt as muscle aches, stabbing pain, pain that radiates down your leg, and reduced flexibility or range of motion. You may experience back pain as a tingling or burning sensation, a dull achy feeling, or sharp pain. Back pain may also be felt as pain or weakness in other parts of the body including your leg, hip or the sole of your foot. If you suffer from back pain, you may find it harder to do certain things such as going up stairs and lifting heavy objects (or objects that you used to lift with ease). You may also experience tingling and numbness. This can interrupt your daily routine and affect your quality of life.

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain is commonly caused by:

• Muscle spasms, or a strain or tear in the muscles and ligaments. This can happen after:
  - Bending, lifting or carrying heavy objects
  - Sitting or driving in a hunched position

Upper back pain is commonly caused by:

• Muscular irritation caused by weak muscles
• Accidents and overuse or sports injuries

If your job involves the following tasks and they are not performed properly, this can lead to back pain:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling incorrectly
• Sitting or driving for long periods without taking a break
• Standing or bending for long periods

Back pain can be triggered by everyday activities at home including:

• Bending awkwardly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling incorrectly
• Slouching in chairs
• Standing or bending for long periods
• Twisting
• Over-stretching
• Sitting or driving for long periods without taking a break

Shoulder Pain

Shoulders are particularly prone to injury, sprains and strains and painful stiffness called frozen shoulder. You may feel shoulder pain all the time, or only when you move your shoulder, and the pain might be temporary or continue (requiring medical diagnosis and treatment). With tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons) and bursitis (where fluid builds up in the sac of fluid that cushions the shoulder joint, called the bursa) there is usually a slow onset of discomfort and you may have difficulty sleeping on the affected shoulder. Frozen shoulder can cause pain, stiffness and restricted movement of the shoulder.