To find out how to manage spasticity with MS, watch the video below. To learn more, watch the whole episode of Ask an MS Expert on How to Manage Spasticity While Living With MS.

Nov 25, 2024 · Spasticity is a common symptom in multiple sclerosis. It is a tightness or stiffness of the muscles, which typically occurs in the legs (calf or thigh), groin, and buttocks.

Jun 2, 2024 · Spasticity happens because of an imbalance in the electrical signals coming from the brain and spinal cord, often when multiple sclerosis has damaged the nerves there. This unevenness …

Mar 22, 2025 · Learn how common symptoms of MS like spasticity and spasms cause muscle stiffness, heaviness, and sudden movements and how to manage them.

Spasticity is a common symptom of MS, it causes muscles to feel stiff, heavy and harder to move. It is a result of damage along the nerves of the brain and spinal cord that control movement.

Apr 22, 2024 · It is estimated as many as 90% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will experience some form of muscle stiffness or tightness — also known as spasticity. These symptoms are often...

Apr 24, 2025 · Spasticity affects about 60% to 84% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It occurs when muscles become stiff, making it hard to move. Spasticity can affect any part of the body, but the...

Spasticity may be aggravated by sudden movements or position changes, extremes of temperature, humidity or infections, and can even be triggered by tight clothing. Left untreated, spasticity can lead …

Feb 13, 2024 · Spasticity is a common symptom affecting many people with neurological diseases, including those with MS.

Jan 31, 2025 · Learn about the causes and treatments of multiple sclerosis spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis. Discover how to manage this symptom.