I had a muscle spasm in my right shoulder a few months ago and continue to get them. I have had one a week for the past 3 weeks. Has anyone else had this happen? I know I need to go back to the doctor for this (I went to ER for the first one). Any advise or suggestions?
2007-03-12 07:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Muscle spasms can cause cramps and are usually brought on by the following:
Muscle fatigue
Heavy exercise
Dehydration
Pregnancy
Hypothyroidism
Reduced levels of magnesium or calcium in the body
Other metabolic problems
Alcoholism
Kidney failure
Medications
If it's muscle twitches that you're experiencing, that's a different thing.
For muscle spasms, slow stretching often brings relief.
Take care.
2007-03-12 07:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mary R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be several reasons and therefore could be several approaches to get rid of the problem...ranging from a diet to cutting nerves.
The best thing you could do on your own would be to get enough sleep and de- poison your organism.
No nicotine, caffeine and no alcohol and lots of fresh food resp. vitamins and minerals.
Esp. Bananas are of help (calcium and vit. B12) - they can even cure charlie horses.
You also might find relieve by doing some light exercises that involves activating those muscles to stimulate the nerves.
2007-03-12 07:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by ganja_claus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be you are low in potasium. When my athletes (and kids) complain of muscle spasms I have them eat a bananna...
2007-03-12 08:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by k9mpgsd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to an Osteopath, they are medical doctors but also use chiropractic type manipulation, so if you need either prescription drugs or massage, you can be better diagnosed in one visit...
2007-03-12 07:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Blitzpup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes this can be caused in a nutritional deficiency. You should take a multivitamin daily.
2007-03-12 07:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by helplessromatic2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had them I had nerve damage when I hurt my rotator cup. See a orthapedic specialist if you can, could just be a pinched nerve could be more serious either way gl
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2007-03-12 07:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah i tend to get these in my chest, never really thought of anything of it.. unless they are very severe you may be put on medication, but its just one of those things i guess. I tend to get them after get electric shocks at work.
2007-03-12 07:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ian W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go again
2007-03-12 07:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
???
2007-03-12 07:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by slipknot freak 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋