How to relieve high muscle tone and spasms
Disease description:
I don't know exactly what's going on either, but an infection in my nervous system has caused high muscle tone, leaving me in a constant state of spasm. I would like to ask how to relieve high muscle tone and spasms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Methods for relieving high muscle tone and spasticity mainly include the following aspects:
1. Medication:
Oral medications: Such as baclofen, which can improve spasticity caused by pyramidal tract damage. It is suitable for spastic hemiplegia and paraplegia caused by conditions such as cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury.
Local injection of botulinum toxin: For focal or segmental hypertonia, local injection of botulinum toxin type A can interfere with the release of acetylcholine, preventing muscle fibers from contracting and thus alleviating symptoms of high muscle tone.
2. Physical therapy and rehabilitation training:
Antagonist muscle electrostimulation: Stimulating antagonist muscles via electrical impulses can help relieve high muscle tone.
Physical therapy: Including cold therapy, electrical stimulation, heat therapy, etc., which can relax muscles and reduce spasticity.
Balancing exercises: Enhancing the patient's physical coordination and stability through balance training can help alleviate symptoms of high muscle tone.
Manual therapy: Such as manual stretching of tendons or using wedge pads for stretching, which can reduce muscle tone.
If you experience any discomfort, please seek medical attention promptly.
