A 43-year-old female asked:
neck feels tight on one side like i need to pop it..was prescribed naproxin and generic norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen)...would a muscle relaxer and work better?
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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Probably not: Muscle relaxers are kind of hit or miss in how they work. You can certainly try it but I would be more inclined to see a chiropractor instead.
Answered on Oct 15, 2014
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