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Opioid medicines can be used to reduce some types of pain, such as acute pain and chronic pain caused by cancer. However, their role in the management of chronic non-cancer pain is limited.
Pain is a way for the brain to alert the body to potential danger. It can be experienced in many different ways, from mild discomfort to severe and constant pain. There are also many different treatments for managing pain.
Topical pain medicines (analgesics) are used for the temporary relief of muscle or joint pain. They are applied to the skin and rubbed into the painful area.
