Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory. When you take it, it should be built up in your system over a period of time.
Take 800mgs of IB 3 times a day.
At wake up, 8 hours later, and then again before bed.
Do not take it on an empty stomach.
It takes about two weeks for it to get built up in your system. Continue taking it until for another 2-3 weeks and then stop.
You also want to do ice therapy.
Ice the area that is inflamed. At first it will feel very cold, then it will feel like it's burning, then you won't feel anything as the area is now numb. Once it is numb, stop. Therapy is over.