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	Introduction: Neck and Back Pain: Merck Manual Professional
		Decreased active range of motion often indicates pain or muscle spasm; intervertebral disk disease is a particularly common cause.
		Acute muscle spasms may be relieved by ice or heat.
		Muscle spasm induced by straight leg raising suggests intervertebral disk disease; pain induced by straight leg raising may also suggest this but is less specific.
	www.merck.com /mmpe/sec04/ch041/ch041a.html (1833 words)

	Lumbar Muscle Spasms- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Lumbar muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscles of the lumbar region of the back (the lower back).
		Muscle spasms can also happen without muscle injury, as a reflex phenomenon from irritated deeper structures, including torn ligaments, infections, tumors, or chronic disc irritation, or herniation.
		The cause of the muscle spasm lies in the fact that the bulging disc is pressing against the ligament that holds it in place.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/423.html (931 words)

	Spasm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice.
		By extension, a spasm is also a sudden and temporary burst of Energy (psychological), activity, or emotion.
		A subtype of spasms is colic, an episodic pain due to spasms of smooth muscle in a particular organ (e.g.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muscle_spasm (155 words)

	Muscle Diseases & Disorders
		Muscle Spasm - A muscle spasm is an involuntary and abnormal violent contraction of muscles or muscle tissue.
		Muscles of either the shoulder or hip girdle, or both, may be involved.
		Muscle cramps can be treated and prevented by drinking plenty of water and by stretching your muscles well before you do physical activities.
	www.geocities.com /jordank17/musclediseases.html (1448 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Muscle Spasms
		Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle.
		Muscle spasms, especially in the neck, also may occur when you are under lots of stress.
		Spasms that last a long time may be treated with moist heat for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_musspasm_sma.htm (506 words)

	NeuroSoma® - A Limited Pressure Muscle Spindle Myotherapy - About Hypertonic Muscle Spasm
		[Muscle tone is the residual tension in a resting muscle – the amount of contraction that remains when a muscle is not actively working.] Hypertonus is beyond conscious control, it does not always produce direct awareness of its presence, and it surfaces in many ways not normally associated with muscle.
		One who suffers from hypertonic muscle spasm cannot enjoy general good health because of the strong holistic interactions between the various organs of the body; a disturbance in one is always transmitted to several others.
		Encroaching hypertonic spasm reduces the body’s vitality and ability to move easily and freely; vertebrae are squeezed together, putting pressure on intervertebral discs and distorting the spine; circulation is reduced in the veins, allowing toxins to accumulate; nerves are entrapped, and a great number of other symptoms of age begin to appear.
	www.neurosoma.com /musclespasm.html (672 words)

	Muscle cramps
		Muscle cramps are involuntary and often painful contractions (movements) of the muscles.
		Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle.
		Muscle spasms are different than muscle twitches, which are covered in a separate article.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/003193.htm (266 words)

	AANOS, Article by Professor Fathie
		Beckman(1), in his chapter on Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, reported that the clinical improvement in patients with muscular disorders is due to an intrinsic relaxant effect on skeletal musculature and pointed out that certain drugs used primarily for their tranquilizing properties are also helpful in the management of certain neurologic disorders with a marked muscular component.
		One of the most commonly encountered conditions is the low-back syndrome characterized by stiffness, pain and spasm of the paravertebral musculature triggered by ligamentous sprain, poor posture, over-exertion or strain of the paravertebral muscles, or discogenic disorders, such as herniated nucleus putposus.
		The patients were examined for palpable muscle spasm and range of motion before and after seven days of treatment with the test medication, two tablets four times a day.
	www.aanos.org /edctn_msk_disordr_double_blind_study.htm (2392 words)

	Muscle Cramp and Spasm: Causes, Prevention and Treatment for Muscle Cramp and Spasm
		Muscle cramp and spasm are an annoying condition that involves a sudden, involuntary contraction and tightening of a muscle that will not immediately relax.
		Muscle cramps and spasms can involve part or all of a muscle, or a number of muscles within a muscle group and although a spasm or cramp can occur in just about any muscle, the most common muscle groups affected are:
		Muscle cramps and spasms will usually go away on their own but there are a few important steps you can take to decrease the severity and duration of them.
	www.thestretchinghandbook.com /archives/muscle-cramp.htm (598 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Muscle Cramp (Muscle Spasm, Charley Horse)
		Healthopedia.com - Muscle Cramp (Muscle Spasm, Charley Horse)
		A muscle cramp or "charley horse" is a painful, involuntary muscle contraction.
		The calf muscle in the back of the lower leg is a common place for nighttime cramps.
	www.healthopedia.com /muscle-cramp (412 words)

	Muscle Soreness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		That immediate muscle soreness which produces a burning sensation is the result of a build up of metabolic byproducts, often referred to as a build up of lactic acid, and the lack of sufficient oxygen to the muscles known as ischemia.
		Pain causes the muscle to spasm, thus reducing the availability of oxygen, again increasing the metabolic byproducts, and the cycle continues.
		To decrease the muscle soreness it is necessary to increase the blood flow and oxygen to the area, and to relax the muscles.
	www.shiatsuman.com /Resources/MuscleSoreness/tabid/709/Default.aspx (582 words)

	The City Chiropractic Clinic - Muscle Spasm, Trigger Points and Fibrositis
		These are the muscles that are involved in musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) and neuromusculoskeletal (nerve, muscle and bone) conditions.
		Nerves make muscles move; when a nerve is stimulated the muscle to which it is connected contracts.
		The doctor of chiropractic corrects the mechanical (muscle, bone and joint) factors that play a major part in chronic muscle spasm or fibrositis: the nerves, muscles, and bones (the neuromusculoskeletal system).
	www.city-chiropractic.com /muscles.html (607 words)

	Howstuffworks "24 Home Remedies for Muscle Pain"
		Another common source of muscle pain is a cramp, an acute spasm of the muscle that can send you to the ground clutching the offending muscle and howling in pain.
		Muscle cramps can be caused by anything that interferes with the mechanisms that cause muscles to contract and relax.
		The tight contraction of the muscle restricts the blood flow to the area, causing the intense pain of a muscle cramp.
	health.howstuffworks.com /home-remedies-for-muscle-pain.htm (665 words)

	Muscle Imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Arthritis, Neck Pain, Chronic Pain, Pinched Nerve
		Muscle imbalances leave a body very prone to a variety of easily caused injuries especially if those imbalances are occurring in the back or neck and very high percentages do occur in the back and neck.
		Muscle spasms can create intense pain and along with other injured tissues result in inflammation, and the release of stress hormones - both of which are specialized contributing pain producers.
		Granted the pain generated by a muscle spasm can be excruciating, but it won’t kill you and depending upon how severe the injury the worst of the pain and spasm will resolve in a few days, IF you do what you are supposed do during that period.
	www.heattreat.ca /muscle-imbalances.php (4459 words)

	What's Hot- Muscle Spasm Pain
		Muscle spasm pain involves the interface of the neuromuscular junction.
		Neuromuscular stimulation causes muscles to contract in a complicated process involving calcium channels and calcium ion exchange, shortening of muscle spindles and complex coordination between extensor and flexor muscle groups.
		Muscle spasm of any type can be very painful and can easily break through even strong opioid medication.
	www.bayareapainmedical.com /musspspn.html (235 words)

	Arthritis Issues - Lumbar Muscle Spasms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Lumbar muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscles of the lumbar region of the back (the lower back).
		Muscle spasms can also happen without muscle injury, as a reflex phenomenon from irritated deeper structures, including torn ligaments, infections, tumors, or chronic disc irritation, or herniation.
		The cause of the muscle spasm lies in the fact that the bulging disc is pressing against the ligament that holds it in place.
	www.arthritisissues.com /ms/ency/423/main.html (927 words)

	Hemifacial Spasm - Overview, Causes, Risk, Diagnosis - neurologychannel
		Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by frequent, involuntary muscle contractions (tics or spasms) in the face.
		Hemifacial spasm may be caused by an injury to the seventh cranial, or facial, nerve; a tumor or a blood vessel pressing on the nerve; or Bell's palsy.
		The symptom is facial muscle spasm that usually begins in the eyelid and around the eye.
	www.neurologychannel.com /hemifacialspasm (535 words)

	Back Treatment Spasm After Spinal Fusion
		Usually tendonitis the muscle spasm pain is minor bout came after I flew back who dealt with chronic lower back pain sciatica neck pain herniated disc and other spinal down my entire back.
		Muscle spasm can occur after twisting or bending awkwardly or from a simple enough they may cause pressure on nerves in the spinal such as undue stress on the joint following low back fusion who dealt with chronic lower back pain sciatica neck pain herniated disc and other spinal down my entire back.
		Pool therapy is often helpful after on nerves causing muscle spasm and intense leg and back neck for one to two days after surgery.
	www.bobhylland.com /back-muscle-spasm-after-spinal-fusion.htm (296 words)

	Muscle Cramps — Information on this common condition of the muscle from MedicineNet.com
		In this instance, the spasm tends to minimize movement and stabilize the area of injury.
		The final category is dystonic cramps, in which muscles that are not needed for the intended movement are stimulated to contract.
		Muscles that are affected by this type of cramping include those that ordinarily work in the opposite direction of the intended movement, and/or others that exaggerate the movement.
	www.medicinenet.com /muscle_cramps/page2.htm (1092 words)

	Charley horse Information on Healthline
		Muscle spasms commonly occur when a muscle is over-used or injured.
		Muscle spasms are diagnosed by the presence of tight or hard muscles that are very tender to the touch.
		If the spasm is caused by nerve irritation, such as in the back, an MRI may be helpful to determine the cause of the irritation.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/charley-horse (511 words)

	tying-up, muscle tension treatments for horses and spasm relief with Recovery eq - Technical information for ...
		When the muscles are active, they produce lactate as part of their normal metabolism.
		The horse’s large muscle mass undergoes intense stress during events and, therefore, is prone to cramping.
		The recurrent form of tying-up seems to be caused by intrinsic muscle defects (genetic variations in the structure of muscle cells).
	www.recoveryeq.com /muscle_tension_pro.htm (1135 words)

	What is a Muscle Spasm?
		A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle, and is frequently painful.
		The contraction that occurs during a muscle spasm is involuntary; the brain sends signals to the muscle to contract, which are not willed by the body.
		The muscle spasm angina causes is usually painful cramping that may be felt in the chest, and sometimes the neck, shoulders and jaw.
	www.wisegeek.com /what-is-a-muscle-spasm.htm (686 words)

	Total - Corporate Web Site - Press - Press Releases - 1997-1998 Muscle Spasm European ...
		The MUSCLE SPASM EUROPEAN EXPERT GROUP was created in 1992 with the support of Sanofi to improve physiopathologic and clinical knowledge about muscular spasm and its treatment.
		One of the objectives of the Muscle Spasm European Expert Group is to reward original work on Muscle Spasm which significantly contributes to knowledge on the subject.
		Muscle Spasm European Expert Group Award for the amount of FRF 70 000 / Euros 10 770.
	www.total.com /en/press/press_releases/pr_1998/981005_muscle_spasm_award_1794.htm?template=print.htm (262 words)

	Spasm Summary
		A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice.
		Spasmodic muscle contraction may also be due to a large number of medical conditions, however, including the dystonias.
		A subtype of spasms is colic, an episodic pain due to spasms of smooth muscle in a particular organ (e.g.
	www.bookrags.com /Spasm (1189 words)

	Muscle Spasm of the Back
		Muscles of the back may produce spasm or extreme muscle stiffening after a traumatic injury or repetitive strain.
		However, the multifidous muscle which attaches to the lumbar vertebrae may not allow the separation of the vertebrae if the muscle is in too much spasm.
		When the muscles are in too much spasm to allow for this type of traction, upright types of traction units can enable a person to move their body during the therapy to avoid further muscle spasm, while providing a relieving therapy to the spine.
	www.1backpain.com /backmusclespasm.htm (4587 words)

	Muscle Spasm Symptoms Causes and Treatments
		Treatment of the spasm is significant in the overall treatment of the problem.
		Muscle knots are abnormal areas within the muscle, which cause pain.
		Spasm occurs after other kinds of injuries, but muscle knots only become a problem when the source of the pain doesn't go away quickly.
	www.healiohealth.com /muscle-spasm-treatment.html (436 words)

	Conquering Muscle Cramps
		Muscle cramps also occur while sitting, walking or even when we are asleep.
		Muscle cramps can occur in different degrees, from a slight tic to a very severe painful contraction.
		By applying this anti-pressure to the cramping muscle we overwhelm the muscle cramp, causing a release, and thus relief.
	www.doctorsexercise.com /journal/cramp.htm (638 words)

	Muscle spasm - Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki
		A muscle spasm is an uncontrollable reaction or movement of a muscle.
		The Jem'Hadar are afflicted with muscle spasms when they suffer ketracel-white withdrawal.
		While in close proximity to a type-4 quantum singularity in 2371, a number of crewmembers of the USS Voyager reported to sickbay with muscle spasms.
	memory-alpha.org /en/wiki/Muscle_spasm (112 words)

	Muscle Spasms And Cramps \| AHealthyMe.com
		Muscle spasms and cramps are spontaneous, often painful muscle contractions.
		The terms cramp and spasm can be somewhat vague, and they are sometimes used to include types of abnormal muscle activity other than sudden painful contraction.
		Fasciculation is a type of painless muscle spasm, marked by rapid, uncoordinated contraction of many small muscle fibers.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587173 (1055 words)

	Reduce Muscle Spasm / Massage-Chair-Recliners
		Muscle cramps and spasms can involve part or all of a muscle, or a number of muscles within a muscle group.
		Even though a spasm or cramp can take place in just about any muscle, the most common muscle groups affected are the lower legs and calf muscle, feet, hands and upper leg, and, of course, the spine.
		Muscles can become so contracted that they press on nerves to the arms, hands and legs, causing pain, tingling and numbness.
	www.massage-chair-recliners.com /Reduce-Muscle-Spasm-p-16.html (525 words)

	NeuroSoma® - A Limited Pressure Muscle Spindle Myotherapy - More About Muscle
		As the level of muscle tone/irritation increases, endorphins – the body’s natural painkillers – are triggered so that your level of sensitivity is actually decreased.
		Decreased sensitivity allows the spreading irritation of the hardened muscles to increase covertly; in other words, even though the irritation is actually increasing, decreased symptomatic sensitivity allows you to believe you are remaining the same or even improving.
		But relaxation – which eventually will decrease muscle irritability – can begin only after your sensitivity to and conscious awareness of your primary problem has been increased (even though the problem itself is actually improving).
	www.neurosoma.com /muscle.html (553 words)

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