Know Your Options For Treating Overuse Injuries

NSAIDs, or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. You can get NSAIDs over the counter or as a prescription from a physician. Some examples are aspirin, ibuprofen and Aleve.

Pros: They provide quick pain relief and are easily available.

Cons: They provide only short-term pain relief. Some side effects are gastrointestinal distress, increased incidence of hyponatremia in endurance athletes, myocardial infarction and bleeding. They do not result in a positive change in tissue.

Grade: C-

Click the numbers below to see each of the treatment options.