About Muscle Pain & SpasmMuscle pain and spasm often follow strains, sprains, poor posture or overuse, and commonly affect the back and neck.Symptoms include aching, tightness, painful spasms, stiffness and difficulty moving the affected area.Medicines used for Muscle Pain & SpasmTreatment includes rest, heat or cold packs, gentle stretching, and painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or diclofenac gels. Muscle relaxants such as tizanidine or orphenadrine combinations may be prescribed for short periods to relieve spasm.When to see a doctorSee a doctor if pain follows a fall or accident, comes with numbness, weakness, loss of bladder control or fever, or does not improve within a few weeks.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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