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C-12 to c-15 got stuck, had d.o pop them back in place today. then i got tizanidine prescribed for every 8 hrs. i still hurt. is this a good treatment?

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Dr. Chris Faubel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

C12 to C15?: I'm not sure what you mean by this. There is no c-12 or c-15. There are seven cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae and 5 lumbar vertebrae. Tizanidine is a good muscle relaxant, but i'm not a big fan of any muscle relaxants for my patients.

Answered 7/26/2018

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