On & Off Aches? Feeling Nerve Pains? Get Ahead of Them Fast

Sometimes, these pains repeatedly come and go, and these can unfortunately be signs of an imminent health issue. If muscle and nerve pain has been a constant health issue for you, get to the bottom of these once and for all. Take a closer look at the various types of body pain and how to potentially address them.

What Are Different Kinds of Body Pain?
Different pains can range from:

• Musculoskeletal pains: These are typically felt in your muscles and joints and can make it difficult for you to move. Sometimes, there can also be swelling or “maga” that can be seen and felt in the affected area. 
• Nerve pain: If you’re feeling nagging pains or feel like “may naiipit na nerves,” these can be signs of nerve pains. With these, you feel “pamamanhid at pangingilo na parang kinukuryente ang katawan.” These nerve pains can be mainly linked to your nervous system, and can be further classified and treated depending on other symptoms you are showing. 
• Mixed pains: This is a combination of musculoskeletal and nerve pains. If you have mixed pain, you can feel “pins and needles” on certain parts of your body. You may also notice “pinched nerves” that can indicate issues such as a slipped disc. In these instances, the pain can also resemble an electric shock and be an indicator of another health issue that needs to be addressed.

But what if you feel pain over and over again on a specific part of the body? It’s possible that you have repetitive injury pain, wherein you repeatedly perform the action that causes pain. For example, when you carry heavy bags on your shoulder and feel discomfort in the said area afterwards, that’s repetitive injury pain.

Another type of repetitive pain, albeit not caused by an injury, would be migraines. One side of your head tends to be affected, and you feel throbbing pains or “pag-pintig.” Migraines tend to occur during hot summer months, when you lack sleep, when you skip meals, or when you’re stressed. Some migraines worsen to the point that you end up being sensitive to some lights and sounds. 

Lastly, if you’re constantly online for work and feel nagging pain in the form of stiff necks, neck spasms, headaches, back pain, and pain between the shoulders, you most likely have tech pain (or sometimes called  “millennial pains”). People who work in front of screens like laptops or monitors or frequently use smartphones are most prone to this issue. There are many possible causes of tech pain, such as slouching, a misaligned spine (also due to unfavorable sitting habits), and/or craning your neck down to a device.

How Do You Resolve Nerve Pain?
There are many ways that you can address different kinds of muscle and nerve pain. Here are some tips to consider:

1. Maintain proper posture when sitting down. See to it that your head and neck are above your shoulders. Sit straight, and avoid slouching or leaning forward too much. As for your feet, place them firmly on the ground, shoulder-width apart. Lastly, refrain from crossing your legs.
2. Look into chairs that can provide back support. This will not only help you feel more comfortable, but reduce the likelihood of back pains. Any chair that’s comfortable for you will be fine, but it's better if you opt for an adjustable chair. Experts recommend reclining your chair 25 to 30 degrees together with good lumbar support so you’ll slouch less.
3. Stretch and exercise: These can help especially if your shoulders, knees, or legs are painful. Stretching exercises or light exercises may help reduce “stiffness” within your body and target fatigue. Before you work out though, consult a doctor or therapist first regarding the right exercise for you. If you have comorbidities or previous history of injuries, there may be some moves that you can and cannot do.
4. Refrain from smoking: This can greatly affect blood circulation. When you smoke, there’s a decrease in the amount of blood that reaches your hands, knees, and feet. In the long run, this can lessen the amount of nutrients your body will get, make nerve damage worse, and cause more pain.
5. Drink the right medicine: There are certain medicines that are recommended for body pain. However, before taking any of these, make sure to know the type of pain you are dealing with. 

For musculoskeletal pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may help alleviate different kinds of pain like headache, body pain, migraine, neuralgia, toothache & dysmenorrhea. Specifically for nerve pain, medicines that are specifically utilized for this issue can also be used. Sometimes, epilepsy medicine or anti-epileptics can be helpful, depending on your diagnosis.

On the other hand, if mixed pain is bothering you, it’s possible to combine some of the solutions listed above. Just make sure to talk to a doctor or specialist who can help determine the cause of your pain. A diagnosis is very important because it can serve as the core of future strategies that need to be implemented.

The struggle caused by muscle and nerve pain is definitely real, but it doesn’t mean you can’t address them - let Ibuprofen (Medicol® Advance 400) help you!

Ibuprofen (Medicol® Advance 400) can address different types of pain such as neuralgia or nerve pain, headache, migraine, and body pain, and can help you feel relief in as fast as 5 minutes. 

Ibuprofen (Medicol® Advance 400) is recommended for adults and children 12 years old and above. 

Take one softgel capsule up to three times a day, or as needed. Just make sure to provide a four-hour gap between each dose. You may also take Ibuprofen (Medicol® Advance 400) every eight hours, if needed.

For more information on how nerve and muscle pain begin and how to potentially address these with Ibuprofen (Medicol® Advance 400), check out this video: