Back Injuries
Do NSAIDS help or hinder the healing of back injuries?
I am taking ketoprofen for bulging disc, but i also have tight muscles that wont loosen.
Would this medication help the healing of my back in anyway or could it actually slow the healing process?
I get only some pain reduction from this medication.
NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory medications, and absolutely do help relieve back pain that’s caused by inflammation, such as arthritis. Celebrex is the only NSAID that has helped me. Using anti-inflammatories won’t hinder the healing of a back injury, even if it isn’t helping. And, even if you don’t feel it helping, it still could be.
But, if you can actually feel muscle tightening, it means they’re in spasm, and unless you get a muscle relaxer prescribed by your doctor, your pain will only get worse, and the muscles will form tight knots over a period of time, and make the pain much worse. Most doctors initially prescribe Flexeril, which is cheap, but used to put me right to sleep. In my opinion, Skelaxin works the best, at least for me, both as far as how well it works and the fact that it doesn’t seem to make me drowsy. It’s expensive.
Meanwhile, you might try both ice packs (try a drug store for a gel filled one) and a heating pad. One or the other may give you a measure of relief. And, if you’re seeking medical help for back pain, it’s important to know which (if either) method helps, at all.
I’ve had repetitive trauma to my spine, and had to learn more than I ever wanted to know about multiple types of back pain, and treatments. I have daily pain from one bulging disc, a pinched lumbar nerve, sciatica, and arthritis in the upper 2/3 of my spine.
Case Study: Golf, Weight Transfer, Hand and Back Injuries ::: Sally Anne Harper
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