Pain

Overview

Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment — whether it’s muscle aches, back pain, dental pain, or period pain. While often temporary, pain can affect daily life, sleep, and mood. With the right treatment, most types of pain can be managed effectively, allowing you to feel comfortable and carry on with your normal activities.

At SwiftMedi, we provide safe and effective prescription pain relief after review by a UK-registered prescriber. Treatments are tailored to the type and severity of your pain, and delivered discreetly to your door.

Symptoms of Pain

Pain can vary depending on the cause, but common signs include:

• Muscle pain: soreness, stiffness, or cramping after injury, strain, or overuse
• Back pain: dull ache, sharp spasm, or stiffness, often worse with movement or posture
• Dental pain: throbbing or sharp toothache, often triggered by chewing or hot/cold foods
• Period pain: cramping, lower backache, and pelvic discomfort during menstruation

Diagnosis

Most pain is straightforward to diagnose based on symptoms and medical history. Your prescriber will ask about:

• The location, severity, and duration of your pain
• Any triggers, such as injury, illness, or menstruation
• Other symptoms (e.g. swelling, fever, numbness)

If pain is severe, persistent, or associated with unusual symptoms, further medical assessment may be recommended.

Treatments for Pain

Treatment depends on the type of pain and its severity. Options include:

Prescription painkillers:

• NSAIDs (e.g. naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid) — reduce pain and inflammation, commonly used for muscle, back, dental, and period pain.
• Cox-2 inhibitors (e.g. celecoxib, etoricoxib) — anti-inflammatory painkillers for patients who may not tolerate traditional NSAIDs.
• Stronger options may be considered if pain does not respond to standard medicines.

Self-care strategies:

• Heat or cold packs to reduce muscle or period pain
• Gentle stretching or physiotherapy for back and muscle pain
• Good posture and ergonomic support for back discomfort
• Dental hygiene and check-ups for tooth pain

Prevention & Self-Care

• Stay active with gentle movement to avoid stiffness
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce strain on joints and back
• Use heat therapy for muscle or menstrual cramps
• Limit stress, as it can worsen pain perception
• Good dental care — brushing, flossing, and regular check-ups

Misconceptions about Pain

“Painkillers always mask the problem.” In fact, they can reduce inflammation and allow healing.

“Only strong painkillers work.” Many mild–moderate pain conditions respond well to NSAIDs.

“Back pain always means something serious.” Most cases are due to strain or posture, not disease.