Benefits of Muscle Relaxers

by Pahz

Neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytic relaxers are the two types of muscle relaxers used in today’s hospital and clinics for different kinds of pain and muscle relief. Neuromuscular blockers are used mostly for surgeries to quell pain, while spasmolytics are used primarily as relaxants for tension muscle and spasms relief. Most medications that fall under these two categories are available on the market through prescription only, to relief skeletal muscle pains and residual spasms.

List of muscle relaxers, their benefits and possible users:

People who suffer from arthritis normally use muscle relaxers in order to get more restful sleep. Rheumatologists order muscle relaxers to help force stage four sleeps so that people can feel good and refreshed when they wake-up in the morning. Those who suffer from fibromyalgia can benefit from taking muscle relaxers because it can help relieve body aches, fatigue and stiffness which could lead to poor quality sleep. Muscle relaxers works in the middle; acting to control central nervous system. It can work as a substitute to antidepressant to individuals who is suffering from anxiety disorders. Individuals who suffer from serious tension headaches should also gain from this list of muscle relaxants, mostly if the headache is caused by tensions around the head and neck.

Other ways that muscle relaxers are used:

– Use for severe pain relieve in hospital surgery rooms and other emergency situations to induce paralysis

– Antispasmodic

– Helps reduce the symptoms for fibromyalgia i.e. body aches, burn out and stiffness

– Reduce neck and back pain

– Used for the treatment of acute tension headaches

– Help alleviate pain associated with MPS or Myofascial pain syndrome

– Induce stage 4 sleep.

Mostly used muscle relaxers list:

Carisoprodol (e.g. Soma) – a muscle relaxant which acts to block pain perception from the nerves while acting to calm the central nervous system. It is used for quick relieve of muscle pain, spasms, strains and muscle sprains. It is also used as an antidepressant.

Diazepam (e.g. Valium) – besides easing muscle spasms and pains, it also can help relieve acute withdrawal from alcohol, seizures, and even anxiety associated symptoms. It works on the brain as well as the nerves to give temporary relieve and calming effect on the patients.

Cyclobenzaprine (e.g. Flerexil) – used for the treatment of muscle pain and spasms as a result of musculoskeletal demands. Cyclobenzaprine is mostly taken as part treatment for fibromyalgia.

Metaloxone (e.g. Skelaxin) – essentially strong muscle relaxers that has very little side effects, normally used to relax spasm and reduce muscle pain. More viability is experienced if taken with food.

Methacarbamol (e.g. Robaxin) – muscle relaxer used for the treatment of skeletal muscle spasm which may help relax muscle and lessen muscle pains as a result of strains, sprains, and other muscle stresses.

There are literally over one hundred brands of muscle relaxants readily available on the market to pick from, but there are other things you must know about these medicines also. They could be addictive and habit forming. Always take the medication as prescribed, and always consult with your doctor if you experience any side effects.