Aspirin

is a salicylate drug. It is used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.

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 Helped a lot
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Lower back pain from rear-end collision
I was rear-ended about ten years ago and suffered some acute lower back pain along with the usual neck and should injuries associated with a rear-end collision. I spent several months in physical therapy learning how to strengthen my back and receiving massage therapy and stimulation by the use of a TENS unit. I have been on and off pain ...
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Dealing With Rotator Cuff Pain
In the course of my life, I have participated in a lot of physical exercise. I am an exercise video addict. Unfortunately, one time, I did a forward bend with hands clasped behind my back and heard a loud pop in my shoulder followed by intense pain. After reading up on this, I learned that I had damaged my rotator ...
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shoulder pain
Three months ago i was moving funiture in my home when my shoulder started hurting me a little. I shrugged it off until later when i was in bed i felt a stinging in my shoulder. i tried rubbing it and the pain went away for awhile. But whenever i lift my arm quickly the pain comes back.

Aspirin is Used For These Conditions

Area
 Condition Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot		 Helped
a Little		 No Change Made Worse
All Conditions (average)
2.7
(16)
2 2 1 11
Back Lower (Lumbar)
 Back Lower (Lumbar) Osteoarthritis - Degenerative disc disease
4.0
(1)
1
Knee
 Knee Pain
3.3
(3)
1 1 1
Shoulder
 Shoulder Pain
2.8
(4)
1 3
Shoulder
 Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injury
2.4
(5)
1 4
Back Lower (Lumbar)
 Back Lower (Lumbar) Fracture
2.0
(1)
1
Shoulder
 Shoulder Arthritis With Impingement
2.0
(1)
1
Back General
 Back General Osteoarthritis - Degenerative Disc Disease
2.0
(1)
1
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