Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
deep tissue massage; hot baths w/ epsom salt; some potassium supplements (not just bananas) and a tiny tiny bit of magnesium supplements. a little bedtime "Tylenol PM" w/ (benadryl) will help relax the muscle too.
I neglected to mention my prescription med Cyclobenzaprine (aka Flexeril) which is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles
I just came back to this thread because I have strained my back again (it's been a while since the last time - 2014) & I have to remind myself what to do now.
also just saw this tip: "
Sleep in a curled-up, fetal position with a pillow between your legs"