Monday, 31 October 2016

Muscle spasm

Muscle spasm

Muscle spasm may effect many different types of muscles in the body, leading to many different symptoms.

They are often caused by overuse, sudden movement, dehydration or electrolyte abnormalities. The spasm is usually a short pain or throbbing and cramping that can seem to be unbearable.



What is it exactly?

 During a back, leg or neck spasm your muscles cramp up and tighten without trying to move them. They are unable to relax so they will stay this way for a period of time.



What is the reason for muscle spasm?

- poor diet

- poor circulation

- dehydration

- high level of inflammation

- exercising and putting lots of pressure on body

- pregnancy



How can I treat it?

- stop doing the activity you are doing

- try massaging or rubbing the area with spasm

- rest the affected muscles

- gently stretch 

- use heating pad or ice pack