Understanding Spasms
A muscle spasm is an involuntary, forceful contraction of a muscle that won’t relax. It is often the body’s “splinting” mechanism—a protective reaction to an underlying joint or nerve injury.
Common Symptoms
- Hard, painful lumps in the muscle tissue.
- Sudden, sharp “cramping” sensations.
- Restricted movement in the back, neck, or limbs.
The Ashbourne Approach
We understand how exquisitely painful muscle spasms can be and the first thing we identify are strategies to allow that muscle to let go either by optimising the medications you may be taking, using heat to relax the muscle and/or strapping to support the tissues to allow them to relax. We are always looking for the reason why the spasm has happened and identifying the underlying trigger to the protective reaction. We may address postural patterns, overstrain or lack of conditioning to help break the pain-spam-pain cycle.
