Tramadol is for moderate to severe pain. Also called Ultram. There are many muscle relaxants out there and one with a T (Tabradol). Not an anti-depressant like used in chronic pain but can act chemically like one and help with the pain and spasms. I would ask and find out. Tramadol is used in the ER but is a pain medicine not muscle relaxant. They could have given it to you if you had pain but I would ask, even your family doctor as I would hope he gets your records.