In most cases - sprains, and other such muscle tear or injury leads to severe pain, combined with stiffness, spasms and muscle tension. The Muscle relaxants available in the market do not work miracles and heal these injuries, but what they do is to relax and stop the spasms from occurring. There are times when a person gets home from work and is extremely tired, fatigued, and would not be able to take a few steps, this is also a form of muscle tension only.

The muscle relaxants work by hitting directly on the central nervous system in our body. There are many medications available in the pharmacy but only with a doctor's prescription. They are mostly in a pill form, but at times can be taken as a injection as well. The latter is chosen when the pain is unbearable and the person needs some immediate relief.

For better and effective results, the Muscle relaxant is prescribed along with some form of exercise, rest, physio therapy, or other forms of treatment depending on the intensity of the injury. The drugs will provide relief, but they are not a permanent solution and so cannot be taken on a regular basis. They might make the person feel fit and normal, and tempt them to resume the activity or sport they were into earlier. But this might lead to dire consequences as the drug works only temporarily, and so this might make the injury worse or have adverse effects. It is best to heed doctor's advice and rest as long as required for full recovery.

Muscle relaxants work very well in relieving muscle pain caused mainly due to injuries, but have not been found to be effective for other kinds of pain. While using these relaxants, people have experienced drowsiness, a sense of confusion, light headedness or being less alert. And for others, there have been instances of clumsiness, blurred vision and not being able to stay alert or awake

For people who have pre-existing medical conditions or who have been taking medicines for other ailments can have side effects if they use these muscle relaxants. Those with Diabetes need to be aware of the contents of the relaxants they are taking, as the Metaxalone might lead to mistakes in their blood sugar levels while testing for sugar. If a person has had epilepsy, this could lead to increase in seizures' frequency.