The most common type of pain that every human faces at least once in
their life is back or neck pain. There are many over-the-counter
(non-prescription) and prescription medications that are available to manage
and relieve this kind of pain. However, it is imperative to figure out the
cause behind the pain, before you take any medication.
Pain management is a critical factor for people recovering from back or
neck pain. Before you can go ahead and start looking for medication options,
you need to figure out the cause. It can be narrowed down by carefully
monitoring your symptoms and lifestyle. See a doctor immediately if the pain
persists for more than 3 days.
Remember that acute or chronic back/neck pain can lead to depression,
sleep disorders, difficulty in exercising etc. It can disrupt your whole professional
life as well as personal life. Consult a doctor and get right pain medications
to manage your pain.
There are 3 different type of pain relievers:
1. Oral pain
medications –They can be in the form of
pill or liquid. They work differently but both have unique benefits. Some medications
are only available by prescription. This includes narcotic pain medications
that help alleviate pain. Oral steroids is another form of non-narcotic pain
medication that can help with back/neck pain.
2. Topical pain
medications - These are generally applied
on the skin to reduce localized pain that happen due to a sore muscle or an
arthritic joint. They are readily available as OTC medication. Some popular
topical pain relievers in the US are Zostrix, Arthricare, Icy Hot, Aspercreme
etc.
3. Injections–This type of pain relieving medication is generally used to treat high
level of pain and instant relief. Prescription is a must to get this type of
medication.
Most of the prescription - oral and injection (narcotic) based pain
medications have addictive and intoxicating properties. So, a prescription from
a doctor is must to attain these medications. As they cost quite high, some
people may have a hard time affording these medications. There are Prescription discount cards available online that can help you get
some discounts on these kind of medications.
