Pain Medication

Celecoxib is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat joint pain and inflammation.

Acetaminophen may be the single most effective non-prescription medication for lower back pain and has the fewest side affects.

Overuse, or overdose, is the greatest risk people face when taking acetaminophen for back pain relief.

Learn how to correctly use anti-inflammatory medications for back inflammation relief with prescription and over-the-counter medications.

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) and Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) are tools that physicians may use to assess the risk or presence of aberrant medication-related behaviors.

Short-term use of NSAIDs is recommended for injuries and post-surgical pain, but some chronic inflammatory conditions may require long-term use at low doses.

Medications to treat breakthrough pain are potent and often come with increased risks.

Muscle relaxers relieve pain and promote healing from muscle strains and ligament sprains. Short-term use can improve function and mobility.

There are three categories of breakthrough pain that patients who are long-term narcotics users may experience.

OTC and prescription meds offer relief for mild to severe back and neck pain and are available for short-term or long-term use.