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A 26-year-old male asked:
I have been diagnosed with severe back spasms on my lower right side. i have tried heat, tens, norflex, (orphenadrine) and stretching. any other tx ideas?
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Dr. Tracie Leonhardtanswered
Emergency Medicine 31 years experience
Back spasms: Some easy remedies are magnesium - we use it in IV drips but you can soak in Epson salt bath - just put about 5-6 cups in the bath (this is magnesium). Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer. I also like high dose omega 3 fish oil (around 5000 mg) at this does it starts working as an anti-inflammatory.
I prefer skelaxin (metaxalone) as the muscle relaxer I use.
Hope this helps.
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