In advertisements inflammation is somehow inferred to be a negative thing. Instead, it is a remarkably positive and necessary step in healing. Blocking the normal inflammation that accompanies injury is blocking part of the normal healing response. Inflammation brings blood to the area to help healing.

Do anti inflammatories delay healing?

Among these factors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can inhibit or impair bone healing process because their influence is critical on the stages of healing including inflammation, coagulation and angiogenesis and finally on the clinical outcome.

Why is inflammation good for healing?

Inflammation occurs in response to physical trauma, intense heat and irritating chemicals, as well as to infection by viruses and bacteria. The inflammatory response: (1) prevents the spread of damaging agents to nearby tissues (2) disposes of cell debris and pathogens and (3) sets the stage for the repair process.