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  2. Spasm - Wikipedia

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    A spasm is a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, [1] a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, such as the bladder. A spasmodic muscle contraction may be caused by many medical conditions, including dystonia. Most commonly, it is a muscle cramp which is accompanied by a sudden burst of pain. A muscle cramp is usually harmless and ceases ...

  3. Back pain - Wikipedia

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    Heat therapy is useful for back spasms or other conditions. A review concluded that heat therapy can reduce symptoms of acute and subacute low-back pain. [50] Regular activity and gentle stretching exercises is encouraged in uncomplicated back pain and is associated with better long-term outcomes.

  4. 15 exercises to prevent back pain and combat poor posture - AOL

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    Back muscle anatomy. When it comes to back anatomy, there are several key muscles that are targeted during back exercises. One important muscle group is the erector spinae, which runs along the ...

  5. Antispasmodic - Wikipedia

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    Applicable conditions include acute back [8] or neck pain, or pain after an injury. Long-term use of muscle relaxants in such cases is poorly supported. [8] Spasm may also be seen in movement disorders featuring spasticity in neurologic conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord disease. Medications are commonly used ...

  6. Low back pain - Wikipedia

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    Low back pain or lumbago is a common disorder involving the muscles, nerves, and bones of the back, in between the lower edge of the ribs and the lower fold of the buttocks. Pain can vary from a dull constant ache to a sudden sharp feeling. [ 4 ]

  7. Reciprocal inhibition - Wikipedia

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    Reciprocal inhibition is a neuromuscular process in which muscles on one side of a joint relax to allow the contraction of muscles on the opposite side, enabling smooth and coordinated movement. [1] This concept, introduced by Charles Sherrington , a pioneering neuroscientist , is also referred to as reflexive antagonism in some allied health ...

  8. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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    With an estimated 52.5 million adults in the U.S. affected by arthritis alone and up to 24% of adults experiencing muscle pain during their lifetime, effective topical pain relievers can be life ...

  9. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    Quinine has not been shown to reduce the duration (length) of a muscle cramp. [6] Quinine treatment may lead to haematologic and cardiac toxicity. Due to its low effectiveness and negative side effects, its use as a medication for treating muscle cramps is not recommended by the FDA. [26] Magnesium is commonly used to treat muscle cramps.