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  There's a good chance that a bottle of over-the-counter painkillers are in your house right now. If you are an active individual or athlete, there's an even better chance that you have taken a pain reliever to reduce exercise-related inflammation, pain, swelling or soreness. Although NSAIDs are somewhat safe, most athletes have little awareness of (or choose to ignore) the risks and potential adverse complications.  What are NSAIDs and how do they work? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are designed to manage pain, swelling and inflammation. They may also treat non-inflammatory conditions such as migraine, menstrual pain, fever and postoperative pain. Over the counter NSAIDs that you will typically see in the store include:  Asprin (which has blood thinning properties) Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin Naproxen NSAIDs work by blocking a specific enzyme called COX (cyclooxygenase) used by the body to make prostaglandins. COX-1 and COX-2 are enzymes that are necessary for the ...