Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is a prescription medication that relaxes muscles and reduces pain. This medication eases stiffness and pain associated with muscles injuries or muscle pain. Cyclobenzaprine works by preventing the nerves from sending pain messages to the brain. Cyclobenzaprine should be used only as prescribed and should not be taken in excess. Cyclobenzaprine may be used various conditions.
Muscle Strains
Cyclobenzaprine can be used to treat muscle strains. A muscle strain occurs when the either muscle or tendon is torn or stretched. Muscle strains may also be referred to as a pulled muscle. Muscle strains commonly occur in the back or hamstrings.
Muscle Sprains
Cyclobenzaprine can also be used to treat muscle sprains. A muscle sprain occurs when the muscle ligaments are either torn or stretched. Muscle sprains commonly occur in the ligaments of the knee of ankle.
Fibromyalgia
Sometimes Cyclobenzaprine may be used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that often causes unexplained pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Tempormandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ is a disorder that occurs when the jaw joints do not work properly. Cyclobenzaprine can be used relax the muscles and joints, alleviating some of the symptoms caused by TMJ.
Sciatica
Cyclobenzaprine can sometimes be used to reduce pain caused by an inflamed sciatic nerve. Sciatica is condition that occurs when severe pain is felt along the sciatic nerve which travels from the spinal cord down across the hip and then down each leg.
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