So you've got a little pain in your back... another one in your neck... Let's find out together how to identify pain in the most important parts of the body. But more importantly, let's also take action in our everyday lives: all you need is a little stretching, a mattress with the right pillows and to not wear high heels for work anymore. The result? Neck and back pain, including lower back pain, will be a thing of the past.

Have you just an orthopedic procedure or finished a tough training session? Are you in pain? Cold and heat therapy are there to help you get past the first stage before you can make it to the doctor. Here are some practical tips so you'll know whether to use heat or cold therapy, as it will depend on the type of injury you've had.

Is keeping healthy important to you? Having a complete check-up is the best way to take care of yourself by preventing future illnesses or keeping them under control. A complete check-up involves urine and blood tests, ultrasounds, electrocardiograms and other tests to identify risk factors so that you can make changes to your lifestyle. Your doctor will tell you which tests to do for your general check-up and he'll also go through the benefits of doing them. The end result? You'll be examined from head-to-toe.

Did you know that safety measures regarding the collection of biological material for medical testing is more important than ever? From the material the container's made of to the instruments that help make the technicians' work easier, we'll give you advice about making sure that your specimen arrives at the lab safely without compromising the results of the medical tests you're about to do.

Cold therapy can really help you to alleviate the pain of small everyday problems. Some examples are a basic bruise or an annoying insect bite. There are many products available that take advantage of the power of cooling, from traditional ice bags to synthetic sprays. But let's have a look at them all so you understand when and how to use them correctly.

Did you know that the power of heat is one of the most natural and ancient forms of pain therapy ever used? Heat helps whether you have cramps, an ear infection or muscle tension. But which products should you use for heat therapy? Let’s find out together what solutions are best for you, and here's also some advice about when to use heat therapy with complete peace of mind.

Thermal energy has been used since ancient times as therapy for alleviating pain. The effect on the body of applying cold to injuries and heat to muscle spasms is not unlike that of a local anesthetic, helping to alleviate aches and pains in much the same way.

Pharmacies have completely changed since 2011 - these days they're not just shops, but they're also the go-to place for our health queries where you can do blood tests, book a specialist appointment or even check blood pressure remotely. Which is where the name 'Multi-Service Pharmacy' comes from.

Bruises can be the result of that classic bang to the knee, foot or muscle, and are one of the most common orthopedic injuries of day-to-day life. Also known as contusions, they can often be associated with hematomas, which is reddening of the skin caused by blood collecting in the area of the body where the blow was sustained.