Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
A different take.
Pain is a natural body response to be listened to and respected and not disguised, particularly in normal (i.e., bicycling) activities, and is designed by nature to prevent further injuries. I don't take pain killers during an activity. I might afterwards if I find I overextended, etc. Taking pain pills during an activity allows the opportunity of unknown injury.
At the dosage I take Ibuprophen (motrin) it just takes the edge off the aches. If there is something wrong I know I'd know it quickly. It is a different matter when (for example) taking 1000mg to cover your old knee injury due to cartilege problems and such. That's not what I'm talking about.