Proven Home Remedies

Tylenol is an over the counter medication that relieves minor aches and pains, as well as fever.

Fiberglass casts offer a light and durable option to support an injury as it heals.

Compression sleeve like this help decrease inflammation and pain while offering additional joint support. They are often used by athletes, especially runners.

Over the Counter Pain Medications for Pain and Inflammation
- NSAIDs
  - Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Voltaren
- Non -NSAIDs
  - Tylenol, T-Relief, Menthol
Other Pain Relief
- Oska, Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy
Compression Sleeves
- Copper Fit, Incrediwear, Neoprene Compression Sleeves

Over The Counter Pain Medications for Pain and Inflammation

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

Advil and Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Aleve

Voltaren (topical cream)

https://www.voltarengel.com/.

Used to treat pain and inflammation

Do not take if you have a bleeding disorder, blood thinning medications, kidney disease, or stomach acid reflux (GERD).

Non-NSAIDs

Tylenol

Pain reliever

Do not take if you have liver disease/deficiency or if you use alcohol heavily (1+ drinks/day for women or 2+ drinks/day for men).

T-Relief

Menthol (Tiger Balm, Feverall, BioFreeze)

Other Pain Relief

Oska Wellness

https://www.oskawellness.com/#

Non-drug option for pain relief

Electromagnetic field used to manage pain, swelling, and inflammation

Do not use if you have a pacemaker or artificial device.

Acupuncture

Cold Laser Therapy

Compression Sleeves

Compression sleeves help joints by decreasing inflammation and pain, improving blood flow, and relieving stiffness while maintaining range of motion. They are often used by people with minor injuries that want mobility, but can be used by anyone wanting additional joint support.

Copper Fit

https://www.getcopperfit.com/

Uses copper as an antibacterial to prevent bad odors and skin irritation.

Incrediwear

https://incrediwear.com/

Uses Tungsten’s semiconductor properties to increase blood flow and speed.

Neoprene Compression Sleeves

https://www.healthline.com/health/best-knee-compression-sleeves#safety.

Neoprene increases insulation to reduce pain and inflammation.

Come with and without metal