1 Very minor annoyance - occasional minor twinges. No medication needed. 2 Minor annoyance - occasional strong twinges. No medication needed. 3 Annoying enough to be distracting.
Mild painkillers are effective.
Mild painkillers relieve pain for 3-4 hours. 5 Can't be ignored for more than 30 minutes. Mild painkillers reduce pain for 3-4 hours. 6 Can't be ignored for any length of time, but you can still go to work and participate in social activities. You can still function with effort.