Therapy with Muscle Relaxants for Radiculopathies Associated with Spinal Pathology

The article examines the efficacy of centrally acting muscle relaxants (tolperisone, tizanidine, baclofen) in the complex treatment of vertebrogenic radiculopathies. Was to evaluate the impact of muscle relaxants on reducing muscle tone, alleviating pain syndrome, and improving the effectiveness of nerve root decompression. Two groups of patients with MRI-confirmed radiculopathy were examined: the primary group received muscle relaxants in combination with standard therapy, while the control group received standard therapy alone. Assessment was based on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and neurological deficit dynamics. It was found that incorporating muscle relaxants into the treatment regimen for 7–14 days facilitates faster regression of muscle-tonic syndrome and restoration of the range of motion. The use of muscle relaxants is pathogenetically justified and significantly increases the effectiveness of complex treatment, especially in cases of severe pain syndrome.