> Pain killers were not even an option...Here’s some Ibuprofen.

Hmm...isn't Ibuprofen a pain killer?

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/

"Ibuprofen is an everyday painkiller for a range of aches and pains, ..."

When I had a broken elbow, Ibu 600 was what I got a prescription for (Germany). In the hospital after the operation I got something stronger.