Muscle Spasms (Muscle Cramps): Causes, Treatment & Prevention
网页2023年10月20日 · Muscle spasms (muscle cramps) are painful contractions and tightening of your muscles. They’re common, involuntary and unpredictable. Although there are steps you can take to prevent a muscle spasm and treat it when it attacks, those methods aren’t always dependable.
Dystonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年6月11日 · When dystonia affects all parts of the body, it's known as general dystonia. The muscle spasms can range from mild to more serious. They may be painful, and they can affect the person's ability to complete daily tasks. There's no cure for dystonia, but medicines and therapy can improve symptoms.
Muscle spasms: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
网页2024年1月26日 · A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but...
Muscle Spasm: One Body Part, All Over, How to Stop Pain
网页2024年6月9日 · Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments for muscle spasms is essential for managing discomfort. Whether they are caused by dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, nerve compression, or medications, muscle spasms can …
Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年3月7日 · Overview. A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful. Exercising or working hard, especially in heat, can lead to muscle cramps. Some medicines and illnesses also might cause muscle cramps.
9 Muscle Spasm Treatments to Try and Lots of Tips - Healthline
网页2023年3月24日 · Treating pain and spasms with hot or cold therapy can be extremely effective. For a persistent spasm, apply an ice pack on the muscle for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, a few times a day. Make...
Muscle Spasms: What Are They, Causes, Diagnosis, and More | Osmosis
网页2024年1月3日 · A muscle spasm, also known as a charley horse or muscle cramp, refers to the involuntary and forceful contraction of a muscle, most commonly in the thighs, calves, feet, hands, and arms. They can also occur in the abdomen or along the rib cage.
Muscle Spasms: Causes, Symptoms, Duration, Treatment
网页2024年6月17日 · You can relieve mild back spasms at home with heat, ice, rest, and over-the-counter painkillers. A muscle spasm, or muscle cramp, is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. Muscle spasms occur suddenly, usually resolve quickly, and are often painful. A muscle spasm is different than a muscle twitch.
Dystonia > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
网页Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that results in unwanted muscle contractions or spasms. The involuntary twisting, repetitive motions, or abnormal postures associated with dystonia can affect anyone at any age. The movements can be slow or fast, range from mild to severe and happen predictably or randomly.
Muscle cramp - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年3月7日 · Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. Doctors & departments. Treatment. Self-care measures usually can treat muscle cramps. A health care provider can show you stretching exercises that can reduce the chances of getting muscle cramps. Drinking plenty of fluids can also help prevent muscle cramps.