What pain medication should I use? by Physio Adelaide

What pain medication should I use? myPhysioSA

If you have a body ache or pain,such as back, neck or knee pain, what pain medication should you use?       Pain Medication Options There are many types of pain medication. In general all pain medications are referred to as ‘analgesics’. Some analgesics are better for a particular problem then another. With all…

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TENS – Drug Free Pain Relief for use in Labour

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a drug free and non-invasive form of pain relief commonly used during labour. TENS works by sending electrical impulses through the skin to the nerves, which is thought to reduce the brain’s perception of pain by altering the warning signals received from the uterus, cervix and vagina. It is…

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Top Tips to Prepare for Labour and Childbirth

      It is common to feel overwhelmed with emotions during your pregnancy, the initial excitement can sometimes lead to a sense of fear of the unknown around the impending birth of your baby. Whether the birth experience is a planned caesarean section or a natural labour, which could be with or without induction,…