Chiropractors cannot prescribe muscle relaxers in 49 out of 50 U.S. states as of April 10, 2025, nor in most countries like Canada, the UK, or Australia. Their focus lies in drug-free care—using spinal adjustments, stretches, or exercises to ease muscle tension and pain. Laws reserve prescription rights, including for muscle relaxers like cyclobenzaprine or methocarbamol, for medical doctors (MDs), nurse practitioners (NPs), or physician assistants (PAs), who train extensively in medications. Chiropractors, with their Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree, study physical therapies, not pharmacology. The exception is New Mexico, where “advanced practice” chiropractors with extra certification can prescribe limited muscle relaxers for issues like spasms, but it’s tightly regulated and rare. Elsewhere, they offer alternatives—massage, heat therapy, or over-the-counter suggestions like magnesium—to loosen muscles naturally. If you need a relaxer, they’ll refer you to a doctor who can write that script, ensuring you get the right care while they stick to hands-on fixes.