Unbelievable!  Back, shoulder and or neck pain cause 49% of all work absences, although we thought the leader would be the common cold.  According to the most recent study of work place accidents dated 2009....

Musculoskeletal disorders are the number one cause of work absences that last longer than three days or more.

Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain?

Varied are the causes of musculoskeletal pain. Daily activities can be the wear and tear that can damage the muscle tissue. Other causes of musculoskeletal pain can be caused by trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct blows to the muscle).  Postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, and prolonged immobilization are also other causes of pain. Poor body mechanics and changes in your posture may bring about spinal alignment problems and muscle shortening which can result in other muscles to be misused and become painful.

Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Pain?

People with musculoskeletal pain will sometimes complain that their entire bodies ache, feeling like their muscles have been pulled or overworked. You also have the sensation of the muscles twitching or burning. Symptoms will vary from person to person, but the common symptoms are:

• Pain
• Fatigue
• Sleep disturbances

How Is Musculoskeletal Pain Treated?

Identifying the problem is the first thing to do to see whether or not to see a doctor.  If not, an anti-inflammatory can fix the problem or Ibuprofen can be a great pain manager because of its anti-inflammatory qualities.

• Relief from fever and aches and pains associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, colds, headache, toothache, muscular and backache.
• Easy-to-swallow, film coated tablets
• Unit dose packets

• Spanish labeling where possible

Each tablet contains:
Ibuprofen 200mg.

Recommendation for back pain is Back Off. It will help in the following areas.

• The maximum allowed dosage for temporary relief of back pain, muscular aches, strains and inflamed joints of the lumbar and sacral regions.
• Increases blood flow to speed relief.
• Easy-to-swallow, film coated tablets

Each tablet contains:
Magnesium Salicylate 290mg; Acetaminophen 250mg; Caffeine

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