NSAIDs are by definition anti-inflammatory, so yes. But there are potential downsides to their long-term use, e.g. ibuprofen is linked with increased risk of he

NSAIDs are by definition anti-inflammatory, so yes. But there are potential downsides to their long-term use, e.g. ibuprofen is linked with increased risk of heart attack and aspirin is ototoxic. Both can cause gastric problems.