Stiffness/spasticity

What is stiffness/spasticity?

Spasticity is a disorder of the central nervous system in which certain muscles continually receive a message to tighten and contract. This causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and interferes with gait and movement, and sometimes speech.

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Yoga
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of members say that Yoga is moderately to very effective
9%
of members taking Yoga report moderate to severe side effects
Deep Tissue Massage
Diazepam
Baclofen
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