ADVERTISING FEATUREWHEN IT COMES TO WORKING OUT, NOT ALL ACHES
ARE THE SAME. FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING
INSIDE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BEAT THE PAIN>IT’S AN INJURY
When you’ve seriously injured yourself,
i t ’s usuall y pret t y obv ious. I f you’ ve c ome
flying off your bike, used your arm to break
your fall and heard a snap, for example,
seek medical attention immediately. But
if you rolled your ankle going for a tackle,
you could be dealing with a minor acute
injury you could possibly treat at home.
For immediate self-care of a sprain or
strain, give the RICE approach a go^1.
That’s Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation.
Rest the suspected injury and don’t be a
hero! If possible, keep the area elevated,
especially at night, to allow gravity to do its
thing and help reduce swelling^1. If it gets
worse, you’re worried, or you’re still sore
after a couple of days, go see your doctor!>YOU’RE FEELING SORE
When you try a new exercise or work your
muscles harder than usual , i t c an lead to
something the fitness pros call delayed-
onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Your
muscles might be feeling sore and weak,
the pain hitting with a bit of a delay after
your wor kou t , lasting as long as three
days^2. There are things you can do, like
taking a couple of rest days, or you could
tr y a pain relief option such as Nurofen
Zavance. Just like all aches aren’t the
same – not all Nurofen is the same either.
Nurofen Zavance tablets contain a
different formulation which includes a
sodium sal t that makes i t absor b up to 2 x
faster than standard Nurofen^3. From a
scientific review, it has been shown that
faster absorbing formulations generally
provide more effective pain relief so you
can get back on track faster. Of course, if
the pain hangs around for more than three
days or you’re c onc er ned , i t ’s best to seek
medical help.If you find it hard to tell the difference between normal post-workout pain and when
you’ve actually done some damage, you’re not alone! Even the most seasoned
athlete can struggle to decode the biggest workout aches. Sometimes the small
twingeyouthoughtwasharmlesscanbeamajorinjuryindisguise,soit’simportant
toknowwhat’sgoingon.Here’sourquickgo-toguidetohelpyoufigureoutwhether
you’re injured or just sore and what you can do to get back on top of your game.HURTORSORE?
For the temporary relief of pain and or inflammation. Always read the label. Use only as directed. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare
professional. This article is for your general information only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe. Always see your healthcare professional if you have any questions.(^1) http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprains-and-strains/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20020958
(^2) http://www.painscience.com/articles/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness.php
(^3) Dewland P et al BMC Clinical Pharmacology 2009, 9:19
Not all Nurofen is the
same. Choose Nurofen
Zavance tablets and
caplets, it’s absorbed
up to 2x faster than
standard Nurofen
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