Lumbar muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscles of the lumbar region of the back (the lower back).
The back's muscles and any of the ligaments can be injured or irritated. What causes trouble may be a sudden movement in the heat of a tennis match or a game of touch football, or a fall, twist, or sudden muscle contraction to avoid a fall. Sudden pain usually follows a clear-cut injury, though there may be a delay of hours or even a day or two. Specific movements tend to aggravate...
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Diffuse esophageal spasm; Spasm of the esophagus TreatmentNitroglycerin given under the tongue (sublingual) may be effective in an acute episode of... Read more »
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Except perhaps for head colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. Three out of four Americans had a headache during the past year,... Read more »
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Spasms are contractions of the muscles of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes. Spasms are usually brief, but they can be severe and painful.See also:... Read more »
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