Tough back and muscle pain alone can get in the way of your busy life, but having to stop what you’re doing to take pills every few hours can be almost as frustrating! Now Aleve Back and Muscle Pain can provide pain relief for up to 12 hours – with just 1 pill. Enjoy targeted back and muscle pain relief all day! Aleve is an over-the-counter (OTC), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides temporary relief from minor aches and pains. It also temporarily reduces fever.