Which condition is commonly treated with muscle relaxants?

• A. Cerebral palsy
• B. Arthritis
• C. Multiple sclerosis
• D. Headache

Answer: (C)

Muscle relaxants are used to reduce spasticity from upper motor neuron damage. In multiple sclerosis, spasticity is a common and disabling symptom due to demyelination in the central nervous system. Medications like baclofen and tizanidine are routinely prescribed to lower muscle tone, making movement easier and improving sleep and comfort. This frequent use in MS makes it the condition most commonly treated with muscle relaxants.

Cerebral palsy can involve spasticity as well, but MS is the classic scenario clinicians think of for regular muscle relaxant therapy. Arthritis and headaches are typically managed with anti-inflammatory medications or analgesics, not primarily with muscle relaxants.