Knowing Your Medication Options for Back Pain Relief

There are many over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help during an episode of acute back pain or for longer-term pain management. Careful attention to pain management is a critical component of your relief and recovery. Learn more about the wide range of medication options for back pain, including common uses, benefits, and potential risks.

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Narcotic Pain Medications

Narcotic Pain Medications

For severe episodes of neck pain or low back pain, narcotic pain medications may be prescribed. Narcotic agents are strong and potentially addictive forms of medication, so they should be used with caution and usually for short periods of time. Learn more...

Muscle Relaxants

Muscle Relaxants

Muscle relaxants are a group of several different drugs that each have an overall sedative effect on the body. They are typically prescribed early in a course of back pain, on a short-term basis, to relieve the pain and associated spasms. Learn more...