Voltaren Gel for Chronic Neck Pain
Voltaren Gel is a prescription medication used to treat osteoarthritis. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Voltaren Gel can be used for alleviating the aches and pains associated with osteoarthritis, including chronic neck pain.
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Facts
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The active ingredient in Voltaren Gel is diclofenac, an NSAID that relieves pain and reduces swelling in muscles and joints.
Function
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To treat chronic neck pain, rub Voltaren Gel directly onto the neck at the source of the discomfort. It may be applied up to four times a day.
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Benefits
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Unlike oral NSAIDs, Voltaren Gel doesn't get absorbed throughout the entire body. Voltaren Gel allows the user to directly target the painful area, eliminating the chronic neck pain at its source.
Uses
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While originally intended to treat joint pain in the knees, elbows, ankles, hands, and feet, Voltaren Gel has shown the ability to numb and relieve chronic neck, back, or shoulder pain. It's also effective in remedying soft tissue rheumatism and bursitis.
Warnings
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The use of NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. They can also cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal conditions, like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines.
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