A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles
Symptoms of Muscle spasm of back
The following features are indicative of Muscle spasm of back:
muscle ache
shooting pain
stabbing pain
pain that radiates down the leg
limited flexibility or range of motion of the back
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Common Causes of Muscle spasm of back
The following are the most common causes of Muscle spasm of back:
muscle strain
ligament strain
bulging or ruptured discs
arthritis
skeletal irregularities
osteoporosis
Other Causes of Muscle spasm of back
The following are the less common causes of Muscle spasm of back:
spinal osteomyelitis
epidural abscesses
abdominal aortic aneurysm
ureteral colic
Risk Factors for Muscle spasm of back
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Muscle spasm of back:
age 30 or 40
lack of exercise
excess weight
improper lifting
psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety
smoking
Prevention of Muscle spasm of back
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Muscle spasm of back. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
exercise regularly
build muscle strength and flexibility
maintain a healthy weight
Occurrence of Muscle spasm of back
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Muscle spasm of back cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Muscle spasm of back most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Muscle spasm of back can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Muscle spasm of back
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Muscle spasm of back:
X-ray: To take the images that show the alignment of the bones and whether having arthritis or broken bones
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To generate images that may reveal herniated disks or problems with muscles
Blood test: To determine the infection or other condition that might be causing pain
Bone scan: To look for bone tumors or compression fractures caused by osteoporosis
Complications of Muscle spasm of back if untreated
Yes, Muscle spasm of back causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Muscle spasm of back is left untreated:
depression
decreased muscle tone
blood clots in the legs
cauda equina syndrome
ruptured disc
Self-care for Muscle spasm of back
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Muscle spasm of back:
if an object is too heavy or awkward, get help
do not twist while bending down for the object, lifting it up, or carrying it
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Muscle spasm of back
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Muscle spasm of back:
Physical therapy and exercise: To reduce the pain due to spasm
Chiropractic care: To ease pain of spine
Acupuncture: This therapy uses fine needles inserted at specific points on the skin to reduce pain
Yoga: Yoga may help to improve joint flexibility
Massage: Improves joint pain and stiffness
Time for Treatment of Muscle spasm of back
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Muscle spasm of back to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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