NSAIDS stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Drugs like Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Voltaren are NSAIDS and are used to reduce inflammation, treat aches and pains, and muscle spasms. They may provide temporary relief for some of these problems but studies are now showing that NSAIDS may have far-reaching consequences much worse than small side effects. “First, we found an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) with NSAIDs. Now we are finding the same thing for stroke. This is very serious, as these drugs are very widely used, with many available over the counter. We need to get the message out to health care authorities that these drugs need to be regulated more carefully.”
The next question is: How can we effectively manage these pains naturally?
There are combinations of supplements, ice and therapeutic exercises that will reduce inflammation and muscle spasms.
- Magnesium- reduces muscle spasms. (Be careful, too much will have you running to the restroom as Magnesium is the main ingredient in laxatives)
- Boswelia/BRomelain/Turmeric- reduce inflammation
- Increase ingestion of water to keep all tissues hydrated
- isometric exercises to actively reduce tension and pump/squeeze toxins out of the affected muscles
- Ice- reduce inflammation, promote additional muscle relaxation, increase blood flow bringing oxygen and nutrients and removing toxins from tissues
- All of the above during the treatment plan (chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy and/or therapeutic massage)
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