A new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine suggests that over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may contribute to chronic back pain. Researchers at Canada's McGill University found among a group of more than 2,000 patients who reported acute back pain, those who took NSAIDs for pain relief were nearly twice as likely to develop chronic back pain compared to those who took other drugs or none at all.
One researcher told the New York Times that while NSAIDs are probably fine for short-term use, patients may benefit from other treatment strategies for long-term relief.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
