Breaking the Cycle of Acute Muscle Spasm â MM1501
A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often accompanied by a sudden burst of pain which normally ceases after a few minutes. The spasm-pain-spasm of skeletal muscle spasm causes local ischemia and pain, exacerbating the spasm, which in turn exacerbates the pain. Breaking the cycle can prevent the condition from becoming chronic.
Modern Medicine â January 2015
