Muscle Spasm Signs and Precautions
Overview A muscle spasm is an uncontrollable muscle contraction that can be extremely painful. When the spine's facet joints are injured or inflamed, the muscles that support the spine might spasm, resulting in low back pain and limited mobility. Muscle spasm is most commonly treated with muscle relaxants and exercise therapy. Muscle relaxants work by calming the muscle, whereas exercise stretches the muscles, reducing the likelihood of tension, tear, or spasm.
Symptoms of Muscle Spasm Muscle spasms can be as uncomfortable as a stitch in the side or as excruciatingly painful. You may notice a twitch beneath your skin, which feels rigid to the touch. Spasms are uncontrollable. Muscles contract and must be treated and given time to relax. They're quite frequent, especially among the elderly and athletes. Make an appointment with your healthcare professional if the muscular spasm is severe, occurs frequently, does not respond well to treatment, and is not caused by clear causes. Underlying issues could be causing the spasms.
Muscle Spasm Causes ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Lack of Stretching. Muscle tiredness. Exercising in the scorching heat. Dehydration. Electrolyte deficiency is a condition in which electrolytes are decreased (salts and minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium in your body). Nerve discharges that are not voluntary. The blood supply is restricted. Stress. There's been far too much high-intensity workout.
Precautionary Measures However, there are five things you can do to alleviate the spasm: ● ● ● ●
Stretch the area that is affected. Use your hands or a massage roller to massage the affected area. Get up and take a walk around. Apply heat or ice to the affected area. Apply an ice pack, a heating pad, or a warm bath to relieve the pain. ● Use pain reliever medicines such as Ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Alternative Treatment Using Stem Cell Therapy Back spasms can now be prevented and treated with stem cells which is considered to be the most effective regenerative medicine. Muscle relaxants are a short-term treatment, whereas stem cells are not. Patients who seek stem cell treatment may be able to be free of back spasms finally. Stem cells will go after the medical problem that your back is having. Stem cell therapy for muscle spasm can help repair tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. The stem cells help to restore the injured back area. Whether a ligament or tissue causes back spasms, stem cells can treat almost any condition that causes back spasms.