How does caffeine help as a pain reliever aid?

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How does caffeine help as a pain reliever aid?

I just bought bayer back and body, and saw that caffeine was used as a "pain reliver aid" Im hoping some science teacher out there can explain this to me. :)

2007-01-16 02:25:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Caffeine improves muscle coordination. Caffeine helps the body absorb medications more quickly, bringing faster relief.

2007-01-16 02:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by betsy032187 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If I'm not mistaken, caffeine is an anti inflammatory. For some people and pain problems, like fibromyalgia, caffeine can actually aggravate the pain and bring on muscle spasms. I know this because my wife has fibromyalgia.

2007-01-16 02:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋