Whether it's from a slip or fall, picking up heavy objects or a lack of exercise, almost everyone seems to have lower back pain at some point in life. Lower back pain has been the leading cause of ...

Doctors share how often you can use ibuprofen for those aches and pains, with cautions about this seemingly harmless medicine ...

Several over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help treat pain and inflammation in the lower back, such as ibuprofen (Advil). For more severe pain, doctors may prescribe stronger drugs, including ...

Q: I take Advil pretty regularly for pain, but how can I tell if I’m taking more than is safe? A: Headaches. Fevers. Period cramps. Back pain. These are all symptoms that can be treated with ibuprofen ...

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could cause more damage than they actually help. For years, many have relied on drugs like ibuprofen to help fight inflammation. However, a new study posits that ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a degenerating L5-S1 disc as well as osteoarthritis in my left hip, and both are bone on bone. I will eventually need a hip replacement and possibly back surgery, but I’m trying ...

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GSK Consumer Healthcare (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced Advil, a leading OTC pain reliever worldwide, is teaming up with actress Angela Kinsey for the ...

Back pain is the worst. And if you’re dealing with it on a regular basis, you’ve probably considered taking OTC non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medications—like ibuprofen and ...

Many healthcare campaigns begin with research, but what patients, caregivers and leaders are always looking for is a way to turn that data into actionable solutions. So when the Advil Pain Equity ...

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others. Back pain is a common condition with many possible causes. People ...

Avoid pain relief medications just before getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but they are "perfectly fine" to take after, experts say. Headache, fever, body aches and chills: While these are completely ...