"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." - Mother Teresa
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How about painkillers and anti-inflammatories? Oct 12, 2011
Painkillers and anti-inflammatories may help you feel less pain, but they do not address the underlying cause of the symptoms. It is always advised to seek the help of a medical doctor or pharmacist when it comes to medication. However, it is generally accepted that Paracetemol is an effective painkiller. Aspirin and Neurofen may aggravate pre-existing conditions such as asthma and digestive problems. Consider pain as your body’s “red light.” It is a warning that you need to investigate further.
Pain is a good thing as it alerts you that there is a problem that needs to be adressed. Failure to do so may lead to further health problems.
Osteopathy is a medical specialty that focuses on the whole musculoskeletal system, which aims to locate the underlying cause of the problem. Unlike pain relief medications that only mask pain, osteopathic treatment resolves the problem as well as relieve pain
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NICE - The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommends a course of manual therapy, including spinal manipulation (including osteopathic), for the early management of persistent non-specific lower back pain.
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