20/05/2024
Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories don’t have to be a part of your routine as an endurance athlete.💊
In fact, we’d go further and say that they shouldn’t be.🚫
Here are a few reasons why-
1. NSAID use before/during long distance events has been shown in the literature to lead to increased levels of creatinine- an indicator of acute kidney injury.
2. NSAIDs slow down the production of prostaglandins, biochemicals that jumpstart the pain and inflammation process- a necessary component to muscle recovery and muscle building.
3. NSAIDs are linked to increased risk of heart attacks in people both with/without a history of heart disease.
For a long time, NSAIDs have just been considered a normal part of training. But it’s important to dispel the myth that they’re no big deal.
At Driven Physiotherapy our goal is to help you move beyond pain and injury 💥without meds💥–
And in the process learn and implement concepts that will lead to long term progress and success.
Ready to toss out the meds and take control of your pain, DM us MOVE to chat about your injury.
