Painkillers or natural remedies?

painkillers are widely used by athletes to help alleviate the pain caused by their intense training.

However, athletes are not the only ones to call on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief.

Aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen are widely used for muscle cramps, headaches, sports injuries and chronic conditions such as back pain, neuropathy and arthritis.

The main cause of this pain is inflammation, a defensive reaction that leads to swelling in the tissues.

Painkillers reduce pain by inhibiting inflammation caused by enzymes.

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