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Muscle spasms are a common cause of pain.
Get expert relief from muscle pain, from home:
Speak to a GP trained in muscular pain in 1 hour
GP-guided treatment options that suit you
eScript issued within hours (if eligible)
Muscle spasms are a common cause of pain.
Get expert relief from muscle pain, from home:
Speak to a GP trained in muscular pain in 1 hour
GP-guided treatment options that suit you
eScript issued within hours (if eligible)
This service does not provide access to addictive or controlled medications and is not intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing severe or sudden pain, please visit your nearest emergency department or call Triple Zero (000).
How it works
Answer some questions
Answer a few questions to help the doctor assist you better, 100% online.
Speak with a doctor
Book a GP phone consult within the hour, or an in-person visit at a clinic near you.
Expert assessment
A medical professional will determine the right management plan for you.
Receive your treatment
If suitable, a health professional may provide an eScript via text to your phone.
Muscle spasms: a hidden cause of pain
Don't live with pain. Expert help is available
Head & Neck Tension
Headaches, neck stiffness, or spasms from stress or posture.
Injury-Related Pain
Pain from a recent strain or sprain.
Muscle Flare-Ups & Stiffness
Tightness, soreness, or recurring pain in your back or limbs.
Other Muscle Spasm Symptoms
Other conditions linked to muscular spasm e.g. persistent hiccups.
Get the facts
Muscle pain and tension are often misunderstood. Here are some common myths, and what the evidence actually shows.
All muscle pain is a sign of serious injury
While muscle pain can be severe, it’s rarely a sign of anything serious – although it can sometimes suggest you have a condition that needs medical attention8.
Habit-forming painkillers are the only effective option
There are effective, non-sedating and non-addictive treatment options that target the underlying muscle spasm, not just the pain9.
Back and neck pain are usually caused by disc problems
Although disc conditions occur, back and neck pain often result from muscle strain, tension, poor posture, arthritis or soft tissue injury10,11.
Tension headaches are just caused by stress
Many things can trigger a tension headache, including fatigue, poor posture, and spine or neck injuries2.
Muscle pain by the numbers
Living with muscle pain? You're not alone! Many people need effective, convenient relief.
Australians are likely to experience tension-type headaches6
Australians experience low back pain every day. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide7
Expert muscular pain management with online convenience
Our Australian doctors understand how muscle-related pain, like sprains, spasms or whiplash, can affect your day. If over the counter relief isn't working, prescription treatment may help.
Muscle relaxant medications can reduce spasms, ease tension, and relieve soft-tissue pain by targeting tight, irritated muscles, often improving movement and sleep.
Start with an online assessment. If appropriate, a doctor will send your treatment plan and prescription by SMS that same day.
Expert muscular pain management with online convenience
Our Australian doctors understand how muscle-related pain like spasms, strains, and headaches can make daily life harder than it should be. If over the counter relief isn't working, tailored medical management plan from a doctor may help.
Start with an online assessment. If it’s appropriate, your doctor can send your treatment plan and prescription by SMS the same day.
FAQs
All you need to know about how it works, what to expect, and how to get relief that's right for you.
Start your pain relief journey today
Whether you're suffering with muscle tension, spasms or strain, a doctor can help you get the right treatment, from the convenience of your home.
Talk to an experienced Australian doctor who understands your condition.
Get a personalised care plan. All without waiting rooms.
If eligible, access clinical-grade treatment to target the root cause of your pain.
References
- Cleveland Clinic. Muscle Spasms (Muscle Cramps). Last reviewed Oct 2023. Available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/muscle-spasms-muscle-cramps . Accessed 11.6.2025.
- Queensland Health. Tension headache: Emergency Department factsheets. Last reviewed March 2023. Available at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/1430118/tension-headache.pdf . Accessed 10.6.2025.
- Cleveland Clinic. Back Spasms. Last reviewed 26/4/2022. Available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22881-back-spasms . Accessed 11.6.2025.
- BetterHealth Channel. When do I need to see my doctor about persistent pain? ND. Available at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/When-do-I-need-to-see-my-doctor-about-persistent-pain . Accessed 11.6.2025.
- NHS. Sprains and strains. Last reviewed Apr 2024. Available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sprains-and-strains/ . Accessed 24.6.2025.
- NPS MedicineWise. Why tackle acute non-specific low back pain now? Last reviewed Dec 2021. Available at https://www.nps.org.au/news/why-tackle-acute-non-specific-low-back-pain-now . Accessed 21.7.2025.
- Australian Chiropractors Association. 2023. Media Release. Available at https://www.chiro.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ACA-Media-Release-May-2023-New-data-shows-headaches-hit-79-of-Australian-households-hard.pdf#:~:text=With%20more%20than%207%20million%20Australians%20suffering%20tension,a%20diminished%20quality%20of%20life%20for%20many%20sufferers . Accessed 21.7.2025.
- Cleveland Clinic. Myalgia (Muscle Pain). Last reviewed Oct 2024. Available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/myalgia-muscle-pain . Accessed 12.6.2025.
- NORFLEX™ Consumer Medicine Information. Available at https://www.nps.org.au/assets/medicines/069489c6-408b-486d-9ab7-a53300ff2f4f.pdf . Accessed 12.6.2025.
- Healthdirect. Neck pain. Last reviewed Oct 2024. Available at https://www.nps.org.au/assets/medicines/069489c6-408b-486d-9ab7-a53300ff2f4f.pdf . Accessed 12.6.2025.
- Healthdirect. Back pain – An overview. Last reviewed May 2024. Available at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/back-pain . Accessed 12.6.2025.
- Cleveland Clinic. Muscle Relaxers. Last reviewed Jul 2023. Available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24686-muscle-relaxers . Accessed 12.6.2025.
Disclaimer
Individual patients may experience varying symptoms. The photograph provided is not intended to depict every patient's experience of pain but is included here for better understanding purposes.
This service does not provide access to addictive or controlled medications, including opioids and sedatives. All prescriptions are at the discretion of the consulting doctor.
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