International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science
TIZANIDINE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON BACK PAIN: MECHANISM OF ACTION, EFFICACY, SAFETY, AND CLINICAL USE – A LITERATURE REVIEW
Musculoskeletal pain, including back pain, is a leading cause of disability worldwide and often coexists with increased paraspinal muscle tension and painful muscle spasm. This narrative review aimed to summarize current knowledge on the mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, safety profile, and clinical use of tizanidine in musculoskeletal pain, with particular emphasis on back pain. The review included clinical trials, systematic reviews, case reports, clinical practice guidelines, prescribing information, and t …