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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “spasm”

Assessment of a hamstring strain includes palpation

Signs, symptoms, and assessment (diagnosis) of hamstring strain?

The most common symptom of hamstring strain is pain at the site of the strain. When acute the pain is sharp; when chronic, the pain is usually dull.

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spasmed muscles in the neck often occur due to poor postures such as the one here with the person reading a book in their lap

Signs, symptoms, and assessment (diagnosis) of spasmed muscles in the neck

The most common signs and symptoms of spasmed muscles of the posterior neck are pain, a feeling of tightness, and restricted motion.

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Straight leg raise orthopedic assessment test can be used to assess low back muscle spasming

Signs, symptoms, and assessment of spasmed muscles in the low back

The assessment/diagnosis for low back muscle spasming begins with the verbal history and ROM and orthopedic assessment, and is confirmed with palpation.

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causes of muscle spasm of the low back - overuse and overstretching

Hypertonic / Tight Muscles of the Low Back and Pelvis

Four of the most common causes of tight muscles of the low back (or anywhere in the body) are: overuse, splinting, adaptive shortening, and overstretching.

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frontal plane postural assessment showing a high right shoulder girdle caused by carrying a bag on that side causing tight musculature

Hypertonic / Tight Musculature of the Neck

Tight musculature is the most common presenting complaint that a manual therapist will confront and is a component of every neck musculoskeletal condition.

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muscle spasming of the neck most often affects the posterior extensor musculature

What are the causes of muscle spasming in the neck?

Muscle spasming of the neck occurs because of its role in neck movement and posture, as well as it role in upper extremity movement and posture.

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Low back muscle spasming is extremely common: Superficial posterior view of the muscles of the low back

What are the causes of low back muscle spasming?

Low back muscle spasming is common because lumbar extensor muscles must contract eccentrically, isometrically, and concentrically whenever we bend forward.

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