Ask the expert: spasticity and spasms

Have you ever experienced muscle stiffness or a heavy feeling in your muscles which makes them difficult to move? Or perhaps one of your muscles has suddenly stiffened causing your arm or leg to kick out or jerk towards your body? These symptoms are known as spasticity and spasms – they’re a common symptom of MS and can have a big impact on your daily life.

To find out how spasticity and spasms can be successfully treated and managed, we put some of your questions to physiotherapist, Katrina Buchanan. Watch the video