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What You Need to Know About Muscle Cramps

Monday, December 21st, 2009 No Commented
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Cramps are caused when any part of a muscle, a group of muscles or an entire muscle experiences a prolonged, forced or involuntary contraction.  Cramps are stronger and last longer than muscle spasms.  Muscles normally enable movement by relaxing and contracting, and the muscles required for fine or gross motor movements are mainly voluntary muscles.
However, [...]

Soma: An Effective Muscle Relaxant

Monday, December 21st, 2009 No Commented
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Although Soma does not relax skeletal muscles that are tense, it is considered a central skeletal muscle relaxant.  The medication has sedative properties which help to reduce severe muscle spasms in patients.
Soma is often prescribed to treat severe musculo-skeletal pain in combination with physical therapy, rest and additional pain relief strategies. However, you may not [...]