Would a muscle relaxant like Soma help relieve pain from a a strain? How long does a strain take to heal?

Question

Would a muscle relaxant like Soma help relieve pain from a a strain? How long does a strain take to heal?

Answer 1

A skeletal muscle like Flexeril, Soma or Robaxin, for example, would relieve the symptoms associated with muscle spasm/strain.  A muscle strain can take many weeks to heal, depending on severity and other factors.