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2. Muscle relaxant - Wikipedia

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   A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics.

3. Antispasmodic - Wikipedia

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   Applicable conditions include acute back [8] or neck pain, or pain after an injury. Long-term use of muscle relaxants in such cases is poorly supported. [8] Spasm may also be seen in movement disorders featuring spasticity in neurologic conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord disease. Medications are commonly used ...

4. Cyclobenzaprine - Wikipedia

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   Cyclobenzaprine has been found not to be inferior to tizanidine, orphenadrine, and carisoprodol in the treatment of acute lower back pain, although none have been proven to be effective for long-term use (beyond two weeks of treatment). No differences in pain or spasm scores were noted among these agents, nor when compared to benzodiazepines. [18]

5. This is why your back hurts—and how to relieve the pain - AOL

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   You can initially treat most chronic back pain at home, with low-impact exercises such as swimming, gentle stretching or walking, combined with ice or heat, and over-the-counter medications like ...

6. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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   With an estimated 52.5 million adults in the U.S. affected by arthritis alone and up to 24% of adults experiencing muscle pain during their lifetime, effective topical pain relievers can be life ...

7. Should You Use Ice or Heat for Your Back Pain? - AOL

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   A common finding with chronic back pain is facet joint arthritis in the spine which can lead to stiffness and pain, Dr. Kuriakose continues. “Facet joints are small joints seen in the spine and ...