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Stiffness of the limbs

Stiffness of the limbs

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Stiffness or spasticity is a condition where muscles are abnormally tight and do not function normally.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Arm, Leg, Shoulder, Hand, Foot

Is Symptom of

Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis
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