We’ve all been there before: “pulled” a muscle, tweaked our back, developed significant soreness following a great workout… and then reached for the ibuprofen.
Anti-inflammatory drugs (typically Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – NSAIDs) have become ubiquitous in our society and most folks don’t think twice about grabbing the bottle and popping a few to help combat pain and soreness. Although I would argue there is a time and place for these drugs, they certainly are not harmless, and they definitely come with side effects. A few of which include: reduced healing time, damage to GI … Read More »