Does ibuprofen reduce swelling for overuse injuries?

While it can reduce swelling and pain, I can't confirm that it will specifically aid the healing process. Logically speaking, inflammation is usually undesirable so if Ibuprofen works to reduce your inflammation, it will likely be a good thing. read more

Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Ibuprofen is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. read more

Monitoring Centers. Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. read more