Similar steps can be taken that target muscle relaxation as explored with joint and spine pain. Where step one might be simply stretching, this can be expanded to include physical therapy.  Step two may offer modalities such as heat, or possibly assistive technologies like a TENS unit to augment results.  Antispasmodic medicines could be added.  Finally, invasive avenues such as dry needling or trigger point injections, with or without steroids could be explored.