Muscle spasm is an involuntary and sudden contraction within a muscle. This burst of activity and energy in a muscle may be painful at times, but is rarely dangerous and does not last longer than a few minutes. The brain merely sends a signal to the muscle, instructing it to contract without the...
Muscle spasms are the involuntary tightening of muscles. A muscle spasm is usually painful. Muscle spasms come in many different types and are usually treated using different medical solutions, a change in diet or with physical therapy. But there are also other types of muscle spasms that are more...
Many people experience muscle knots (or what the doctors call “myofascial trigger points.”)This is an unpleasant but unfortunately very common experience. It happens when some of the muscles in the body become constricted, such as after rigorous activity or even from falling asleep in the wrong...
The harmful effects of marijuana are well known, with risks to users including memory problems, lack of concentration, and even a higher incidence of lung cancer but very little information regarding the beneficial effects of marijuana. With the growing trend toward the use of medical marijuana...
Tetanus is a medical condition that results in the contraction of skeletal muscles for an extended period of time. It is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which releases a neurotoxin. Usually, the infection is due to a wound or a cut on the skin, through which the bacteria enters the body....
There are a number of diseases, infections, viruses, and medical conditions that come with some surprising - if occasionally dubious - side benefits.
Charley horse is the amusing term for a muscle spasm. It is most commonly felt in the leg area.Charley horses have been linked to hot weather, dehydration and low potassium levels. Many people experience it after exercising, especially if they did not stretch properly before and after the workout....
Pain is any unpleasant feeling perceived by the brain and sensorysystem. Pain is often the body's warning signal and response to injury, illness, or psychosomatic cause. Pain can be a burden and overshadow every aspect of a person's conscious and unconscious life if not properly managed. Pain...
