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Pain Medication - Basic Information About Pain Medications

When taking something for your back or neck pain, it is very important to read up on the drug first. Nearly every pain medication has side effects, and some or all pain meds may not be right for you if you have certain health conditions. You will only know by reading about it. This section includes fact sheets short articles on common back and neck pain medications.
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Pain Medications - Basic Facts About Pain Medication
Here is a brief overview of pain medications that goes over types of pain medications, including NSAIDs, narcotics, over the counter and prescription meds.

Tylenol and Acetaminophen for Back Pain
Tylenol can be an effective substitute for aspirin for some back pain sufferers. Using Tylenol or acetaminophen as a medication for back pain can be effective for muscle pain and spinal arthritis.

Aspirin for Back and Neck Pain
Aspirin is often the first thing you reach for when you have a back ache or neck pain. Aspirin is an over the counter medication that helps with back muscle pain, spinal arthritis and minor injuries to the back or neck.

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants - Carisoprodol - Soma - Rela - Vanadom
Carisoprodol - Soma, Rela and Vanadom - a profile of this type of skeletal muscle relaxer.

Skeletal Muscle Relaxers
Muscles tend to seize up after an injury (called a muscle spasm ). Spasms can get painful and can easily limit your activities . Sometimes skeletal muscle relaxants are prescribed in conjunction with physical therapy and rest to ease tension and help you make progress with exercises. Research comparing the different types of muscle...

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