If you’re among the roughly 80% of Americans suffering from back pain then you’re probably considered over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. However, are over-the-counter pain relievers effective for temporary back pain relief? The answer is a qualified yes.
OTC pain meds have some important qualities. One obvious benefit is that OTC pain meds can reduce feelings of pain and discomfort. But many also have the additional benefit of reducing inflammation and swelling. Both inflammation and swelling tend to make back pain even worse than it already is. It’s not uncommon for swelling to actually press down on an injury. A medication that can reduce both pain and inflammation can help in multiple, interlinked, ways.
But reconsider the initial question. Are over-the-counter pain relievers effective for temporary back pain relief? The stress on that question needs to be on the word temporary. There’s a good reason why so many people experience chronic back pain. OTC meds are effective for temporary relief of symptoms associated with back injuries. But they only treat the symptom, not the underlying injury. That means the medications aren’t going to take care of the real issue causing your pain. Back pain treatment in Myrtle Beach, SC is the next stop if the OTC medication is still needed long-term.
Professional back pain treatment in Myrtle Beach, SC will look into both the pain and the underlying condition. You can schedule a consultation with QC Kinetix (Myrtle Beach). View Testimonials.
