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Can the trapezius muscle make you have chest pain, arm pain? my doctor and he said it's strained. i have flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) to help it? what else can i do.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes: It can. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant but not a good pain reliever. You should rest, apply heat, get a message, have physical therapy, consider Yoga, and OTC analgesics may be helpful. You list Advil (ibuprofen). If that doesn't help, try Naproxen 2 tabs twice day with food. (caution: can cause stomach upset). Time is your best ally.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can the trapezius muscle make you have chest pain, arm pain? my doctor and he said it's strained. i have flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) to help it? what else can i do.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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