Muscle relaxants like Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) are used (5 mg to 10 mg three times a day), Methocarbamol (Robaxin) and Baclofen are used. NSAIDs including Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200 mg to 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) 220 mg to 550 mg every 8 to 12 hours is used