Before going paleo, I used a lot of painkillers, maybe not daily but definately weekly and maybe a box (at least) a month. I would have inflammatory pains, and pains and aches in back and shoulders. I've always been reasonably fit, and many were post-gym pains. Today I woke up with a cranked neck, and it struck me; This was the first day after going paleo (approx 4 months) I even considered doing a painkiller! Which bring me to my question: Any paleo friendly painkillers? Any food that will release muscle tension?
(...I didn't pop the pill... )

I use either arnica gel or peppermint oil topically for pain relief. Both work quite well.