Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets contain the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac. Diclofenac works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation (swelling). Back aches affect nearly everyone at some stage in their lives and have a variety of causes, most of which are benign and self-limiting, but some of which are indications of serious pathology. Voltaren Emulgel contains the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac. Diclofenac works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation (swelling). Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%) and Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) are both topical medications used to relieve different types of pain. Lidoderm is used to relieve nerve pain after shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia). Voltaren Gel is used to treat pain of osteoarthritis of joints that While joint symptoms are considered the primary characteristic of arthritis, certain rheumatic diseases may affect parts of the body other than the joints. I was prescribed both the Voltaren pills and gel but I find more relief from the gel. The gel seems to work on my nerve pain by 'numbing' it, if you will, and it takes about 10-15 minutes for the pain to go down but I can feel it as the pain does go down. I was prescribed Voltaren Gel ( diclofenac sodium 1% topical) for back pain. It's low back and goes a little to the - Answered by a verified Doctor Was told to get patella straps, prescribed Voltaren Gel, and to continue stretching of the hamstring and to get ankle weights, lift leg a foot off ground for 10 seconds set, 10 sets a day on each leg. For Pain had gout on and off now for 20 years and always used voltaren 75 at the first signs of an attack. I take one tablet and the symptoms are usually gone in about 3 to 4 hours. Topical NSAIDs provide relief from arthritis pain with less risk of side effects. Learn if they may be right for you.