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11-24-2011, 07:44 PM
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Hi Rae,
I've answered this in two of the other places you posted it. It partly depends on whether the muscle involved is smooth or skeletal; antispasmodics work better for the former, while muscle relaxants (like Flexeril/cyclobenzaprine work better for the latter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antispasmodic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_relaxer Baclofen is used for spasticity, which is also generally a skeletal issue but slightly different than spasm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spasm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spasticity In some situations, like when a myofascial triggerpoint is involved, we've found that myofascial triggerpoint therapy (they call it "massage" but it can hurt like cuss) can work better, and last longer, than meds - other times not. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myofascial_release Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Rrae (11-25-2011) |
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