If you have a muscle or back inflammation, it’s common for doctors to prescribe anti-inflammatories. Of course, you don’t have to go to the doctor to get them, because common aspirin is one. You can also take Aleve, Motrin or Advil and get some inflammation relief. For these drugs to work you have to take them regularly to build up the drug in your system so it works regularly. You shouldn’t start and stop anti-inflammatory drugs until the inflammation is reduced.
Though there are over the counter anti-inflammatory medicines, the doctor may decide to prescribe more powerful prescription drugs. They are used in almost every kind of situation causing back pain. You have to be careful about the dosage you take because they do have side effects. For one thing they cause a decline in your blood clotting abilities. If you use them for an extended period of time, be sure to have the doctor check regularly for kidney or liver problems.
