tendonitis

NSAIDs Can Help Decrease Inflammation and Pain but Impact Muscle Gains

November 4, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) including ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib and indomethacin can decrease pain. Take them for the shortest possible time as they can be harmful. Should you use NSAIDs? If you must get back to work ASAP then consider the risks vs. benefits. Talk to your pharmacist and physician (MD). NSAIDs can Help Decrease Pain from: Acute ligament sprain – use for < 5 days. NSAIDs reduce pain and swelling so you can return to activity faster. Osteoarthritis (cartilage …

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Get Rid of Muscle Knots and Tendonitis with Dry Needling

November 6, 2010 / 3 minutes of reading

I’ve spent my fair share of time at PT offices, in training rooms during my college years and at various orthopedic offices. And there’s one common thread I’ve noticed through the years – many practitioners want to put a Band-Aid on the issue and send you out the door. Foot pain? We’ll just assume it is plantar facititis, give you some exercises and send you out the door. Oh, and stay off your feet so you can get better. If you’re …

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