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Get More Flexible with Pills / Pain Killers?

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Can get more flexible with pills? Does taking painkillers help you get more mobile? Are painkillers a good way to prevent joint pain during athletic activities? Find out the pros and cons of taking painkillers and how this strategy can backfire for chronic pain.

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO Should take painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or opioids to help you get more flexible? Will pain pills improve flexibility in your hips, spine, and shoulders? Find out why people take painkillers to get more flexible and why I don't recommend this strategy.

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