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Selective COX-2 inhibitors are a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that are used to reduce inflammation (swelling) and pain (analgesic). The term "nonsteroidal" is used to distinguish the drugs from steroids, which have similar eicosanoid-depressing and anti-inflammatory properties. NSAIDs are non-narcotic and are therefore non-addictive.There are two types of NSAIDS: traditional (non-selective) NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors. Traditional NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Motrin ® or Advil ®), block the actions of both cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzymes, the .... Read more

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Physical therapy for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Physical therapy : Physical therapy has been used to treat a wide variety of pain syndromes, including patellofemoral pain syndrome (chronic knee pain), wrist pain, post-operative pain, and chronic pain. Despite ....

 

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Music therapy for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Music therapy : Music therapy helps in a wide range of pain conditions, primarily by its ability to improve mood, encourage relaxation, and elevate pain threshold. There is evidence of benefit ....

 

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Hypnotherapy for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Hypnotherapy : Hypnotherapy has been studied in the management of pain, including low back pain, surgery-related pain, cancer-related pain, dental procedure-related pain, burn pain, repetitive strain injury, disorders of the jaw ....

 

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Comfrey for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Comfrey : In vitro studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with ....

 

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Bromelain for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Bromelain : Several preliminary studies suggest that when taken by mouth, bromelain can reduce inflammation or pain caused by inflammation. Better quality studies are needed to confirm these results.Avoid if allergic ....

 

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