Muscle relaxants like Soma (carisoprodol 350mg) are used to relieve discomfort in the muscles. The pain signals between the nerves and the brain are blocked by it, which is how it functions. Together with rest and physical therapy, it is typically recommended to treat a variety of skeletal muscle disorders, such as pain and injury. Almost everywhere, including the United States, it is a restricted drug. Because of this, it is only recommended for brief periods—no longer than two to three weeks.