Definition of bowel for English Language Learners. : 1  the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body. 2  the bowels : the deep inner parts of something.
Motrin for Back Pain. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation as well as fever. It is one of the most common NSAIDs on the market.
Ibuprofen is used in the treatment of back pain; osteoarthritis; muscle pain; headache; rheumatoid arthritis , and belongs to the drug class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Meloxicam is easier on the stomach than Ibuprofen. That is the biggest difference, since they are both nonsteroidals' they work the same. However be careful and always always consult you Dr. because Meloxicam is a little harder on you than ibuprofen if you are on BP meds.