Muscle spasms, also called muscle cramps, are painful contractions and tightening of your muscles that are common, involuntary and unpredictable. Muscle relaxants, stretching and massage are most likely to help with muscle spasms.
Spasms can involve either part or all of a muscle, or several muscles together. The most common muscle spasm sites are the thighs, calves, feet, hands, arms and abdomen.
When a spasm strikes, you might be exercising, sitting still or even sleeping in the middle of the night. According to our muscle spasm specialist, there are five steps you can take to try to stop the spasm:
When you obtain treatment here, you will receive a pain management program customized precisely to your unique circumstances.
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