Muscle relaxants (short-term)
Learn about Muscle relaxants (short-term), including indications, benefits, and recovery considerations.
Overview
Muscle relaxants reduce spasms and associated pain, typically used short‑term.
Indications
Acute muscle spasms or severe back/neck pain.
How it helps
Reduces muscle tone and spasm.
Implementation
Short courses; may cause drowsiness.
Expected timeline
Symptom relief within hours to days.
When to seek care
Persistent spasms or side effects need evaluation.
Muscle relaxants reduce spasms and associated pain, typically used short‑term.
Indications
Acute muscle spasms or severe back/neck pain.
How it helps
Reduces muscle tone and spasm.
Implementation
Short courses; may cause drowsiness.
Expected timeline
Symptom relief within hours to days.
When to seek care
Persistent spasms or side effects need evaluation.