Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
The muscle response to resistance training has a critical inflammatory step. Block that; block strength gains.
More importantly, NSAIDs carry significant risks of accelerating atherosclerosis, leading to heart attack and stroke, and gastric bleeding. They should be saved for "bad" pain and inflammation, where they are wonderful drugs. Acetaminophen should be used instead whenever possible.
I should mention that I do use ibuprofen for pain which I've guessed is from inflammation of a tendon sheath. That use works well and prevents tendon damage. If it doesn't relieve the pain, it's a misdiagnosis.