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    Omega-3s Instead of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs?

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is often prescribed to people with acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, such as injury or arthritis.  Many people do not realize the potential harmful effects the medications can have, especially if taken for long periods.  There is good news!  New medical research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish and flax seed oils) may be just as effective as anti-inflammatory drugs, without any of the negative side effects.  

    Another medical research study, through the medical centre of Pittsburgh University, studied the effects of omega-3 used to treat neck and back pain, instead of anti-inflammatory medication.

    The study involved 125 patients suffering from chronic back and neck pain who were being treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.  Each person also took one 1200 mg fish oil capsule per day.

    After 3 months the results showed that:

    - 59% of patients found that the omega-3 was so effective at relieving the pain that they were able to stop the anti-inflammatory treatment,


    - 60% of patients said that their pain had been generally relieved


    - Pain in joints in particular had been relieved in 60% of cases


    - 80% of respondents said that they were satisfied with their treatment and 88% wished to continue taking omega-3.

    Tags » Omega 3 Omega 3 Fatty Acids anti-inflammatories back pain fish oil flax oil neck pain
    • 29 November 2011
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    At We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres, we take a three-pronged approach to treating your ailments: The first is to resolve your symptoms so you can start to feel better, faster. The Second is to discover the root of the problem so we can prevent it, and new ones, from returning. The third is to make your treatment fun, friendly, effective and professional.

    We understand that pain and disability impact your life and you don’t always have enough time to take care of yourself. That is why our goal at We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres is to get you better faster, and keep you better longer.

    We have the ability to use a holistic approach to your wellbeing. This allows us to consult with various experts on our team, including physiotherapists, chiropodists, and registered massage therapists, to ensure we are giving you the best and most comprehensive approach to getting you better.

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