What is spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Spasticity is a situation in which a limb becomes stiffer than normal and does not relax easily. It is more common in the legs than in the arms. It is usually evident only when the person gets up to walk, whereupon the leg stiffens out and is difficult to bend at the knee.

This forces the person to walk in a stiff-legged fashion, either scuffing the toes or swinging the leg in an outward circle to avoid scuffing them. Spasticity often accompanies weakness, but one can have spasticity without weakness and weakness without spasticity.In some ways spasticity is nature's compensation for weakness in the legs, as it may keep the weak leg from buckling at the knee. Occasionally, spasticity is so severe that the limb involved will stiffen out or draw up with any change in position or even at a simple touch.

Fortunately, there's very good treatment for spasticity including physical therapy, three effective medications, and relaxation techniques.

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