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Stiff neck and shoulder muscles stress headache what medication can be taken to release the tense muscles?
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Best bet: is LOCAL treatment rather than muscle relaxants which usually are only effective if taken in very large quantities. Massage , Moist Heat on the back of your neck and upper back can be VERY helpful! Try it! Costs very little to 0 Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 12/10/2017
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