Phorpain is ibuprofen in gel form which you rub directly onto the area of inflammation. I bought this when I badly twisted my ankle as it says it lists sports injuries as one of the uses. In full, it lists: inflammation associated with backache, rheumatic and muscle pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries. I liked the idea of rubbing the ibuprofen directly on the affected area, it seemed far more direct, and so maybe my expectations were a bit high...? The gel comes in a red box, and inside is a chunky tube - the lid is about 1 inch across, to give you some idea. When you unscrew the cap, the tube is sealed with moulded foil, but there is a ...  Read the complete review

I suffer from back pain on and off. I did have a problem with the sacroileac joint in my lower back but after physio this cleared up. Although the joints are now in the right place, it has left some muscle weakness which flares up from time to time, especially if I have been exercising a lot. I don't really like taking too many painkillers so like to opt for topical pain relief whenever possible. My GP prescribed phorpain gel although you can also buy it over the counter for about £3 for 100ml. The phorpain gel contains 10% ibuprofen which is stronger than many other on the market which contain only 5%. It is in a mixture with other ingredients including ...  Read the complete review