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    Stiff or Tight Muscles? It May Be Spasticity

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    What Is Spasticity?

    Learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this muscle control disorder.

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    Understanding Your Symptoms

    Are your muscles just feeling stiff or do you have spasticity? Find out what this condition is and what causes it.

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    How It’s Diagnosed

    Learn more about the exams and imaging that can help your doctor figure out what’s going on.

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    Find Therapeutic Relief

    Learn more about occupational and physical therapy, electrical stimulation, electroacupuncture, and more.

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    Exploring Other Treatment Options

    When nondrug therapies aren’t helping, what can you do? Learn more about prescription medications, surgery, and more.

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    A Day in the Life

    From cleaning to cooking, learn spasticity’s everyday impact on your life.

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