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Exercise vs. Anti-Inflammatory Medications for Pain Relief

May 15, 2023

For pain relief, there is no difference between exercise and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at 4, 8, or 24 weeks after injury. Yes, you read that correctly!

Exercise should be prescribed as a first line defense against pain.

NSAIDs come with risks of negative side effects that can be as severe as myocardial infarction (heart attack), GI bleeding, and stroke. Why would we choose this option first when another equally effective option (exercise) has a singular side effect of improving health?

We are on a mission to help as many people as we can improve their health through movement and fitness without unnecessary medications or surgery. Exercise IS medicine, and it’s the best one we’ve got.

If you are struggling with injury or have a new fitness or performance goal, reach out to us today for a free consultation. Call 314-252-0504 or Contact Us Today for more information on how we can help you live your most active, pain-free life.

At PXM, we firmly believe that the human body is powered by movement and yours is no exception. We help you get out of pain and back to the activities you love with our 3 Step Process:

  1. POWER UP: Diagnose and understand the root cause of your pain.
  2. POWER BOOST: Create a custom plan for you to restore function and get back to doing what you love.
  3. POWER PEAK: Optimize your strength and performance to prevent pain from returning.

Move well and move often!

Dr. Danielle Ivie, DPT, CSCS
Powered by Movement, LLC
567 Hanley Industrial Ct., Brentwood, MO 63144
314-252-0504 | www.poweredxmovement.com

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