Back pain always seems to surface more often in the winter; the cold, damp weather doesn’t help, and you’re less likely to be active, so muscles and joints will feel more stiff. But there’s really no need to suffer in silence.

Self-heating, single-use ThermaCare heat wraps are clinically proven to relieve back pain with constant, long-lasting therapeutic heat. Comfortable to wear against the skin, they’re a real alternative to painkillers. When applied to the lower back, the patented heat pods can increase blood flow, which in turn can reduce pain and help to relax the muscles. In fact, an individual heat wrap is as effective as six ibuprofen tablets*.

ThermaCare is also available to treat neck & shoulder, knee and hand & wrist pain.

Find out more at thermacare.co.uk or to watch a video about back pain go to mediabounty.com/thermacare

Just answer this question to be in with a chance of winning...

According to the video above how many people in the UK are affected by back pain?

a) 7 in 10

b) 4 in 10

c) 9 in 10

Send your answer with your name, address, e-mail and contact telephone number to Dorset Echo Thermacare Competition, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD.

Closing Date 27th January 2010

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Alternatively to request a copy of the terms and conditions please send a stamped addressed envelope to Promotions Department, Terms and Conditions, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT49XD. The competition is open to readers of all ages. Each entry must be submitted individually.

*For Back wrap when worn for 8 hours, ibuprofen 2 x 200mg taken three times a day