Injuries and Pain

What is back pain? Back pain is the term for pain felt in the spine or back. It can be mild or severe. Back pain is common. It affects around 80% of people around the country at some point. Common causes of back pain include poor posture, heavy lifting, sitting...

What is medication for acute pain? There are two main types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain starts suddenly and is usually short-lived. It can range from mild to severe and can have many different causes. Acute pain does not mean the pain is necessarily severe. It means it...

What is a cut (laceration)? A laceration is a deep cut to the skin or flesh. In some cases, your GP can repair your cut. If your wound requires specialist treatment, you may need to have it treated at hospital. It’s important to see your GP and repair your cut...