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Muscle spasm can occur in any muscle part of the body, including skeletal muscles, triceps, back muscles, palms, and smooth muscles like the digestive tract. This is an unintentional muscle contraction caused by a lack of water, muscle overload, or a complete lack of necessary electrolytes. It also occurs when a nerve is irritated. Although the treatment for muscle spasms depends on the muscle location and its cause, most cases are not serious and can be treated on their own at home.

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Method 1 of 4: Treating Muscle Spasms at Home

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   Stop working. When your muscles start to contract, stop what you're doing. Muscle spasms can happen while you are exercising or while doing household chores. As soon as signs of muscle contraction appear, stop doing the work and work on it. Muscle spasms cause pain but generally not worrying in the long run.
   • Try massaging and massaging the contractile muscles. Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and increases blood circulation to this area.

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   Let your muscles rest. Rest the sore muscle for a few days, especially if the pain occurs in the back muscles. It is normal to feel pain after spasms, in addition the muscles may be tense and it takes time for the affected area to return to its original condition. Be sure to gently move these muscles during rest periods to prevent stiffness.
   • You can move slightly on the affected muscle, but stop if you feel a cramping or pain is about to occur. Try gentle steps or stretches, but don't twist or bend your upper body.

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   Stretch. Stretching can be effective when muscle cramps or spasms occur. When you stretch, be sure to push the muscle in the opposite direction of the withdrawal, making the muscles stretch longer, but the movement should be gentle and not too stretch. When you feel pain, stop immediately. If there is a feeling of tension in that muscle area, keep the tension still and do not try to apply additional force. Each pull you need to hold for about 30 seconds.
   • For calf cramps, you will stand about a meter from the wall, prop your arms up against the wall while keeping your knees and back straight. The heel should touch the floor. Lean forward and you should feel the calf muscles relax. This can be pleasant or normal, but if it hurts, stop.
   • For foot or calf cramps, sit down and bend your toes toward your nose, otherwise you can gently pull your feet toward your head. This move makes you feel the muscles in your legs and feet being pulled.
   • When you have hamstring cramps, sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you, your feet neither protruding nor bent. Hinge at the waist but keep your back straight, lower chest to legs. Stop bending when you feel the muscles behind your legs tighten.
   • When you have thigh cramps, lean against a solid surface and grab your ankles, gently pulling your feet backwards. Traction is directed along the front of the thigh.
   • For hand cramps, place palm pressed against wall and push hand against wall, with finger facing down.

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   Do light exercises when your back muscles contract. Light exercises can be helpful for back spasms. You should only practice when the spasms have subsided or only mild cramps, and not if the condition is severe or very painful. Any moves that make your back muscles contract harder, stop immediately.
   • Walk with your knees raised above normal, while keeping your back straight. This move provides a gentle pull in the lower back and can help stop the spasm.
   • Raise your arms over your head, repeat 10 times and hold for 5-10 seconds. Do 3-4 times a day to stretch your back muscles.
   • Lie on the floor and gently pull your knees to your chest. Hold for 10 seconds and switch sides. Repeat this movement 5-10 times, 2-3 times a day. You can also pull both knees up to your chest at the same time. These movements help stretch your lower back while allowing the rest of the muscle to rest and "relax".

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   Use a heating pad or a cold pack. Heat helps relax muscles and stop constriction, while cold reduces swelling and pain. The first time you experience a spasm, you should use a cold pack, place the ice pack on the sore muscle for the first few days. Place the ice pack on for 20-30 minutes at a time and 3-4 hours apart. Then, if the spasms persist, cover with a hot wet washcloth for 20-30 minutes throughout the day.
   • Remember the saying: "Use heat when playing and cold when you rest". Use a hot compress when you need exercise afterwards, and a cold compress when you rest or sit still.
   • Apply heat for 15 minutes every 4 hours until all cramps are gone. Use a cold compress for 12-15 minutes every 2 hours for the first few days.
   • Use a heating pad or heating pad, ice pack, or cold compress. You can also use a hot water bottle or a frozen water bottle, or wrap the ice in a cloth or use a bag of frozen beans.

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   Drink enough fluids and electrolytes. When a muscle becomes dehydrated, you must re-give it.Water and electrolytes (in the form of fruit juices, sports drinks, etc.) can replenish the depleted supply. Sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are essential to help muscle contraction and drop function better.
   • If you know ahead of time when you need to exercise a lot or use high intensity muscles, you should replace your nutritional supplements with electrolyte drinks and water.
   • Muscle spasms are sometimes a sign of a vitamin or mineral deficiency in the body. You should take high-quality multivitamin or multi-mineral pills.
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Method 2 of 4: Treating Muscle Spasms with Medicine

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   Treat muscle spasms with an over-the-counter pain reliever. Sometimes muscle contractions can be very painful, and then talk to your doctor about taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Typical of these drugs are ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve). You can also try acetaminophen (Tylenol).

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   Take anti-inflammatory medication. This medicine reduces excessive inflammation or swelling in the area of ​​the spasm, and helps increase blood circulation to speed recovery. Your doctor will most likely recommend an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug (such as ibuprofen) as your first line of treatment.
   • The most common side effect of ibuprofen is giving rise to gastrointestinal problems, but not as serious as the side effects caused by aspirin. Side effects of ibuprofen include: nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps, dizziness, headache, restlessness or rash.

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   Take a muscle relaxant. You should see your doctor if you have trauma or have frequent muscle spasms, or come back again and again. Your doctor may prescribe drugs to relax muscles and increase blood circulation. Consult your doctor if there are any medications that cause muscles to contract.
   • The drug Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe muscle spasms, it acts on the central nervous system to relax muscles. Although the drug is also effective, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen have been shown to be more effective against acute muscle spasm symptoms.
   • Some muscle relaxants are very addictive, you need to keep this in mind to monitor your dosage.

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   Discuss with your doctor if muscle spasms are chronic. Although this can be treated at home, if the contraction is causing you great pain, is frequent, persistent, or affects other muscles, then you should see your doctor. It was likely a symptom of another underlying problem that needed treatment.
   • Usually, muscle spasm itself is not a disease, but rather a sign that there is another problem that needs diagnosis and treatment. The range of causes is very wide, ranging from excessive muscle movement to metabolic disorders in chronic spasms.
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Method 3 of 4: Treating Smooth Muscle Spasms

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   Distinguish symptoms of smooth muscle spasm. Symptoms are not the same because it depends on which muscle is contracting. Bowel spasms cause throbbing pain and diarrhea, while urinary spasms usually occur with kidney stones, causing throbbing pain, nausea and vomiting. If you have spasms of your airways or have trouble breathing, you should get emergency help right away. Symptoms can be fatal if not treated promptly.
   • Eliminate or treat bowel problems, such as gallstones or tumors. The spasm of the urinary tract usually lessens after you pass the stone or have the kidney stone removed. You can take pain relievers while you wait for the stone to come out.

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   Seek medical intervention for muscle spasm of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, or airways. Unfortunately, you cannot control these smooth muscles, which are found in organs like the heart and stomach. Muscle spasms here are sometimes a sign of a medical condition that you haven't found out yet.

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   Take medicines. If smooth muscle contractions are severe, your doctor may prescribe medication for you to take. For example, drugs such as anticholinergics are effective for intestinal muscle spasm, which is not caused by a change in diet or lifestyle.
   • Your doctor may prescribe medications to help restore the neurotransmitter content, or inject a botox solution that paralyzes the affected muscles. You should discuss these options with your doctor.

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   Take an antispasmodic if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome leads to spasm of intestinal muscles, and antispasmodic agents relax the bowels and relieve pain. Consult your doctor if you experience this syndrome, they will prescribe the right antispasmodic medication and develop a treatment regimen for you.

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   Schedule a toilet visit if you have bladder muscle spasms. One way to treat bladder muscle spasms is to go to the toilet regularly every 1.5 to 2 hours. This will help empty your bladder and hopefully subside. Once the frequency of contractions lessens, reduce the frequency of urination.
   • Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, can reduce bladder spasm by toning and relaxing the muscles in this organ. To tighten your pelvic muscles, you will squeeze your bladder muscles as if trying to stop urinating halfway, or like when you are trying to hold a breath. If you don't know how to do it correctly, you can ask your doctor for specific instructions.

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   Use a hot compress if your abdominal muscles are spasm. Hot compresses can reduce cramps and spasms in all the muscles of the body. Lie flat and wrap the compress around your abdomen, making sure not to place the heating pad directly on your body. Apply for 10 to 15 minutes, and not for more than 20 minutes continuously. Relax while you wait.
   • To make a hot pack, find a cloth large enough to cover your stomach after it's folded. Wrap the fabric around a heating pad or hot water bottle, then wrap a towel or cloth around your body to keep it in place.
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Method 4 of 4: Prevent Muscle Spasms

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   Drink plenty of fluids. Adequate hydration is important for preventing muscle spasm, as cramps can occur if the muscles lack water. This is even more important if you are exercising. You should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water or other healthy drink throughout the day.
   • Add electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium during exercise or illness. You can get it through diet or electrolyte-enhanced drinks.

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   Make a habit of providing enough nutrients. Staying healthy by eating the right foods and nutrients is a way to prevent muscle spasm. Dietary regulation can reduce intestinal muscle spasm caused by irritable bowel syndrome. Potassium, antioxidants and healthy fats are especially good for preventing muscle spasms. The following foods have been found to be helpful:
   • Bananas, potatoes, prunes and dried fruit, oranges, brown rice, avocados, spinach, seafood, almonds, flaxseeds, oats, sesame seeds, tofu and kale.

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   Do exercise. Regular exercise helps to reduce cramps as it relaxes and tightens the muscles. Exercise also helps injured muscles. Gentle physical therapy exercises can help restore muscles over time, thereby reducing the frequency of contractions. Besides, exercise also improves your overall health.
   • Ask your doctor or a physical therapist to guide you through exercises to help reduce muscle spasms.

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   Exercise regularly. Simply because spasm is a retraction of the muscle, stretching helps prevent muscle withdrawal. These exercises keep your muscles relaxed and flexible. Be sure to do any stretching before and after any exercise, especially if it requires exertion or lengthening.
   • If you often get cramps at night, be sure to stretch the muscles before going to bed to relax them. You can also do light heart rate exercises like a stationary bike ride to relax muscles and prevent cramps.
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Advice

• If you have chronic muscle spasms or are recurrent, you should see your doctor.Everyone has this condition at some point in their life, but if the cramps or spasms are common, it could be a sign of another unknown cause and need intervention. medical.
• Freeze the water in a soft plastic beaker, remove the bottom of the cup, and massage the cold ice water over the withdrawn muscle for 10-12 minutes. Take a 20-minute break and continue to massage, do it 6 times per day.
• Take a bath or shower with hot water to relieve cramps. If you are taking a bath, you should add some Epsom salt to the water.