Muscle relaxants are agents which affect the musculoskeletal function which are used to relieve muscle spasms, hyperreflexia, or pain.
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Compares various muscle relaxants and their efficacy in treating different conditions including spasticity caused by neurological disorder versus those caused by musculoskeletal conditions.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=ebm&part=relaxant
Analyzes the results of muscle relaxants on those with back pain on a short term basis. Some of the medications discussed are cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and diazepam (Valium).
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-medication/muscle-relaxants
Describes how and why muscle relaxers work and displays information about various muscle relaxants.
http://backandneck.about.com/od/skeletalmusclerelaxers/tp/musclerelaxers.htm
