Natural ways to a PAIN-FREE LIFE

Ditch the pills and take control of your achy joints and muscles

WORDS: TANYA PEAREY.

Feeling a little creaky when you move these days? Or even slightly achy when you’re not moving? You are in good company! Most of us will encounter some kind of pain at some stage of our lives, with back, knees and shoulders often the trigger points. ‘Over a third of the population is affected by long-term pain,’ says pharmacist Mark Burdon – a figure that is higher among older adults. But before you reach for another painkiller to help you cope, think on this: ‘Analgesics and other medicines can be useful for short-term pain, but they are not the answer to long-term pain,’ says Mark. There are better, healthier ways to ease the discomfort and move easier than popping the pills. ‘Lifestyle changes, such as increasing activity, not smoking, improving…

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Woman's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 18-Mar-2025

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