Pain, heat, redness, and swelling are the classic manifestations of the inflammatory process. Abnormalities of the joints of the spine, associated muscles, tendons, ligaments and bone structural abnormalities can all result in pain.
Analgesics are medicines that help to control pain and reduce fever, and some types also decrease inflammation.
Many chemical analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney, but herbal analgesics are safe.
Because of the significant side effect profiles of steroidal and NSAID medications, there is a greater interest in natural compounds, such as dietary supplement and herbal remedies, which have been used for centuries to reduce pain and inflammation. Many of these natural compounds also work by inhibiting the inflammatory pathways in a similar manner as NSAIDs. Now a days Herbal medications are becoming increasingly popular because of their relatively few side effects.
