Hi there,
In my opinion, I would stay away from the muscle relaxers. The ones you mentioned are very sedating, and in some states SOMA is considered a controlled substance.
I would try OTC pain meds - it just depends on what works best for you - Aleve, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc., all really do a good job of alleviating pain.
If the OTC's don't work, you doctor can always prescribe a non-narcotic pain reliever, but I'd give the OTC's a try.