Q: What is stiff person syndrome with which Celine Dion was diagnosed? A: Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disease affecting about 1or 2 out of a million people that may cause the ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

The involuntary contraction of muscles that occur when your knee twitches, are usually caused by the muscles in your thigh, rather than the knee itself. The occasional twitch of your knee (or any body ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new use for Botox is helping many patients find relief from a common health condition. Botox is commonly used on the face, but now it's growing in popularity for a common ...

Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic floor muscle spasm with botulinum toxin may ...

What is the cause of flexor and extensor spasms seen in patients with paraplegia? What is the prognosis in such patients? How do we manage such a problem? In a spinal cord injury resulting in ...

Causes of back spasms range from poor posture or minor muscle strains to underlying health conditions like osteoarthritis. Lifestyle changes and home remedies can help to relieve symptoms, along with ...

In 2021, I drove to the hospital with chest and back pain. I was told that I needed an emergency surgery to remove my ...

Ms. D’s muscle spasms were improved after administration of IV diazepam (Valium). In the critical care unit, Ms. D was observed closely for cardiopulmonary deterioration. Serial vital capacity ...