Physical therapy
Strengthens muscles
Improves posture
Reduces recurring pain
Exercise and stretching
Yoga
Pilates
Core strengthening routines
Anti-inflammatory medications
NSAIDs such as naproxen or ibuprofen (used cautiously)
Other treatments
Massage therapy
Acupuncture
Heat and cold therapy
Some muscle relaxants, such as Tizanidine, may have lower anticholinergic activity, though all medications should be discussed with a doctor.
What Patients Should Do
Experts emphasize that patients should not stop medications abruptly without medical advice.
Instead, consider these steps:
Talk with your doctor about how long the medication is truly needed
Ask whether lower doses or shorter treatment periods are possible
Review all medications, including over-the-counter sleep aids or allergy drugs
Consider non-medication pain treatments
Request a medication review from a pharmacist
