Multiple sclerosis cases in which spasticity is a primary and most severe symptom are often known as spasticity multiple sclerosis. Spasticity is when muscle control is less than accurate, and movement can only occur in short bursts. Further symptoms of general spasticity are uncontrollable muscle movements and twitches which can disrupt motor skills and possibly cause injury.
Unfortunately like any case of MS, spasticity MS can’t be cured with some drug or chemical treatment. However, promising research by specialists will soon change the permanence of MS altogether.
In order to combat this spasticity properly, one should understand what MS actually is and why it causes the many different symptoms associated with it. MS is one of those diseases with a lot of myth and misgivings about it, and it is high time that the world enlighten itself about this increasingly common and nasty disease.
MS is caused by demyelination. This is the breakdown of myelin, a fatty tissue that insulates the human nervous system. The human nervous system carries the control signals throughout the body, as well as the power supply which the body uses to operate. When the myelin breaks down, these signals and power supplies are less than sufficient or clear any longer. This results in the various systems of the body malfunctioning to varying levels of severity.
MS symptoms include gastric disorders such as incontinence, digestive problems, and the inability to properly nourish the body. It also results often in vertigo and fatigue. Other symptoms such as respiratory problems, weakened muscles and cardiac issues are also common. Many also suffer from tingling and numbness as well.
One of the larger non-nerve-related causes of spasticity in MS is muscular. The body cannot control the muscles properly, so they twitch, move inaccurately, and fail to accept signals to stop. This can also be partly attributed to digestive and circulatory problems delivering insufficient potassium and oxygen to the muscles as well.
Ways of fighting spasticity multiple sclerosis(MS).
Strengthening the muscles is the best way to reduce muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis. To do this, low impact aerobics, somewhat increased protein in the diet, and a good and active set of stretching routines go a long way to do this. They also carry the added benefit of improving oxygen and blood circulation, which also contribute to spasticity.
Increased potassium and vitamin D also help to reduce twitches and spasticity in the muscular system. Consuming antioxidant rich foods also works well to improve the blood flow and the oxygen absorption as well.
If spasticity has reached a level in which it increases exponentially, then this is when a doctor or an emergency room should be immediately consulted. Spasticity can also be occurring in the heart or other muscular tissue not obvious or easy to feel as it happens.
Spasticity may seem harmless, but muscles misfiring are a sign that the entire body could be misfiring and other failures are imminent. Before undertaking too much stretching or aerobic activity, consult your physician as some advanced cases of MS could possibly be exacerbated by this if done improperly.
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