It’s important to distinguish between the various types of pain one is experiencing. Whether the pain is chronic or acute, sharp or dull, throbbing or steady, or intermittent or constant is critical in determining the appropriate next step in treating it.
If you are experiencing muscle spasms or acute muscle pain, the drug Flexeril can be taken to alleviate these symptoms. It’s prescribed as part of a coordinated program of rest, physical therapy, and other measures.
Spastic muscle movement (uncontrolled muscle spasms), usually associated with a nervous system condition, can experience relief from taking Zanaflex. It is presumed to work on the central nervous system by affecting nerves that control major muscle systems; it has no direct effect on skeletal muscles. Because of it’s short duration of effect, treatment should be reserved for those times when relief is most important.
