Muscle relaxants have the potential to decrease tension and spasm within a sore muscle, which may help reduce back pain. But these drugs may cause side effects to occur in some people and must be used with caution.
While opioid medications are commonly prescribed to help manage pain, long-term use may actually cause an increased sensitivity to pain. Here’s how and potential alternative treatments.
Epidural steroid injections may help reduce inflammation around your spinal cord and spinal nerves. While they are primarily intended for temporary pain relief, these injections coupled with therapeutic exercise may allow patients to experience long-term relief from certain types of back pain.
