why does a quadriplegic person have muscle spasms? how do you treat them?

Question

Will quadriplegic spasticity cause global development delay?

Answer 1

Quadraplegic spasms: Nerve roots are being compressed. Massage of the entire spine along the sides. should be done daily. Be gentle. Good luck

Answer 2

Spacticity: If someone has an injury to the upper motor neurons such as a spinal cord injury if the neck or a stroke in the brain, the result is a generalized spasticity. The tone in their arms and legs can be dramatically increased. Oral muscle relaxants are usually tried first; if that does not work, Botox injections and back often pumps can be considerations.

Answer 3

Depends: That depends....A muscle spasm may last a few seconds in the face or arms, but could last much longer in the back. Usually though the spasm is short-lived but the resulting inflammation causes pain for much longer. Alternating hot/cold, staying hydrated, taking anti-inflammatory meds, stretching, and massage can all help.

Answer 4

Seconds to a few min: Muscle spams tend to be brief and intermittent. They are rarely the primary problem, but the body's inefficient way of trying to protect an injured or dysfunctional area. An example would be low back spasms in the setting if a disc herniation.

Answer 5

Muscle spasm: Assuming these symptoms are the only ones you are having, consider metabolic imbalances like low calcium or magnesium. Also, certain medications like antipsychotics, anti-nausea agents (zofran for example), and medications used for gastroparesis like reglan (metoclopramide). They can cause cramping or spasms. Poor hydration and in particular lack of electrolyte replacement could be involved.

Answer 6

Many reasons: Muscle spasms can be the result of many different conditions. The most common are trauma and injuries. Certainly stress can cause muscle spasms as well. There are many muscle and neurologic conditions that could be causing them. Some of the conditions are relatively benign and others can be more significant. I would see a neurologist of physiatrist for an evaluation.

Answer 7

Spasms: Hydration key, potassium and magnesium low levels of thes minerals can increase cramping events involuntary painful contractions stancamd gait muscles often involved

Answer 8

Tight Muscles: An overused (repetitive stress) or over-stretched (acute stress) muscle reacts with forceful contraction, probably as protective mechanism to prevent these stressors. Clinicians can feel tautness & often pain aroused by poking mid-belly of muscle. surface electromyography (semg) can provide diagnostic data. physical therapists have modalities to treat.

Answer 9

Many causes: There are many possible causes of muscle spasms. Among the most common is magnesium deficiency; taking magnesium as taurate, glycinate or citrate may help. Stress (which can cause magnesium deficiency) is a cause. Potassium or calcium deficiency, structural imbalances, toxic chemicals & medication side effects can also be causes. Stretching, relaxation techniques & massage may be help. See comment.

Answer 10

Response to injury: Muscles spasm in response to injury. Injury to the muscles themselves or as a protective mechanism to stabilize other nearby bony or soft tissue structures. Realize that cramping and spasm are not exactly the same process, and causes can be different.

Answer 11

Painful: Your muscles "spasm" when either the signal to them is interrupted; they are asked to do something they do not want to do, or they are overworked. It is their way of telling you that they need to rest; and they need attention.

Answer 12

Spadm explaination: Involuntary sustained contraction of muscle without relaxation phase of skeletal muscle our motion is a combination of contraction and relaxation of groups of muscle no contrtactiona paralysis no relaxation spasm paralysis of a different sort.

Answer 13

Muscle spasm. : Muscles spasms are often associated with electrolyte problems. Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium are often the culprits. Commonly people are low in Magnesium and often this is low in the diet. Often taking in a higher amount of Magnesium will help the problem. Also, make sure you drink plenty of water.

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