Muscle Relaxers for Back Pain: Do They Work, Which Ones and What to Know

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Muscle relaxers like cyclobenzaprine and methocarbamol give modest, short-term help for back spasms. Learn how they compare, side effects and safer first steps.

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Lower Back Pain Relief: What Works, What Doesn't and How Long It Takes

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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Most lower back pain improves within 4 to 6 weeks. See which relief options work, from heat and walking to NSAIDs, what to skip, and when back pain is serious.

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