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Topical Pain Medications – Sports Creams and Gels that Relieve Pain
Many athletes use over the counter topical pain relievers to treat muscle aches and pains. While these products offer temporary pain relief, there are some warnings and cautions athletes should be aware of before they reach for that tube of Bengay or the Icy Hot

Pain Relief - Anti-Inflammatory Medications for Pain Relief and Injury
Most soft-tissue sports injuries are painful because of swelling and inflammation. This inflammation can often be treated with the use of over the counter anti-inflammatory medications.

Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers - Pain Medication
What pain medication should you take for sports injuries? Choosing between NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories), aspirin, ibuprofen, or Acetaminophen is confusing at best. Learn how these drugs work, if they are safe and what to take for moderate pain relief.

Taking Ibuprofen before Endurance Exercise is Not Recommended
Recently endurance athletes have been using ibuprofen and other NSAIDs before and during competition in an attempt to compete at the highest intensity for the longest duration. But, does this work and is it safe?

Does Glucosamine and Chondroitin Reduce Arthritis Pain?
Results of the NIH Glucosamine / Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT)