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Part 1: Why taking NSAIDs for arthritis worsens the condition

Chiropractic Economics

Anyone who lives and walks around on this planet long enough gets at least some arthritis, but many suffer with severe, chronic pain and have developed the habit of relying on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, for arthritis pain. 2002; 162(19):2204-2208. Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Chronic Renal Failure.

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Chiropractic Research

ABCA

For Acute and Chronic Pain “Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of the more recent studies.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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22) When to Use Heat Therapy Lower Back Pain : Heat therapy is recommended for managing non-specific low back pain in acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26)