Are you experiencing all-too-regular muscles spasms? If one or more of the following symptoms are evident, you may very well be:
- Sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle.
- Sudden sharp and stabbing muscle pain that can make it difficult to move.
- Tightness and hardness an a muscle may feel knotted or even hard to the touch.
- Temporary weakness in the affected muscle.
- Temporary numbness or tingling in the area around the affected muscle.
Muscle spasms can be disruptive, especially when engaged in a fitness activity, but when they are regular they can compromise your ability to work and enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. Muscle spasms that often strike when traveling (seated in a plane, et cetera) are also very bothersome and potentially dangerous should quick reaction time be required (i.e. while driving).
As someone who experiences the issue on a regular basis, you are curious about whether or not a physiotherapist for muscle spasms is the solution you need. It absolutely can be, especially when you come to our Burnaby BC clinic. Below is a summary of what you need to know.
Why You Have Regular Muscle Spasms and Why Our Physiotherapy Clinic is Where to Come for Sustainable Relief
Causes of Chronic Muscle Spasms
Removing underlying medical conditions from the equation, we can identify the more common causes of frequent muscle spasms:
- Chronic dehydration
- Chronic electrolyte imbalances
- Muscle fatigue
- Muscle overuse
How Physiotherapy Helps Treat and Prevent Muscle Spasms
While chronic dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are not technically musculoskeletal factors, our Burnaby clinic clients benefit from the fact that we have a nutritionist on staff who can provide you with advice on matters of hydration and nutrition as they apply to muscle spasm repair and prevention. As far as direct treatments are concerned, clients enjoy access to physiotherapists who offer various approaches to manage and alleviate muscle fatigue (a spasm causation factor) that focus on building strength and flexibility, and improving movement patterns. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs, often incorporating exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques to address muscle weakness, improve endurance, and reduce the potential of spasms. Muscle overuse injuries will also be addressed with a focus on pain relief, restorative function, and prevention of future occurrences. Treatment typically involves a combination of manual therapy, exercise therapy, and hands-on education to address specific situations (work and lifestyle, etc.) and needs.
Correct Chronic Muscle Spasms Today!
(Burnaby and Vancouver residents)