Sprains and Strains

When you overdo it physically, you might experience sudden pain and swelling around a joint or a muscle. This can occur if you stretch too far, change direction abruptly, land awkwardly, or collide with another player during a sports event. The injury that occurs may be a sprain or a strain.

For severe pain try taking a strong oral anti-inflammatory. Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets work within 15 minutes and provide effective relief from strains, sprains, aches and pains for up to eight hours. Alternatively, you may prefer a topical rub such as Voltaren Emulgel. Talk to your Radius Pharmacist for further advice.

When you are ready to get back out there, extra support for the injury is important. Elastoplast Sport is synonymous with high quality sports medicine products. Elastoplast Sport have a range of strapping tapes and bandages to provide support and control to joints during high stress activity, helping to prevent re-injury.

Natures Kiss Anti-Flamme Herbal Relief Creme soothes joint aches, strained muscles and common sports injuries. Anti-Flamme contains natural ingredients including pure herb extracts of Arnica, Hypericum, Calendula and Peppermint Oil. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as often as required. This fast acting herbal cream is used and recommended by New Zealand physiotherapists.