We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Cyclobenzaprine is a generic oral tablet prescribed for muscle spasms in adults and certain children. It’s typically taken three times per day for up to 3 weeks. The dosage can vary based on certain ...

Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of often-painful involuntary muscle spasms. However, a new study ...

Stiff person syndrome (also known as SPS, Moersch-Woltman syndrome, and stiff man syndrome) is a very rare condition that can cause your muscles to become rigid or spasm. This is a progressive ...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) causes you to have muscle stiffness and spasms, often triggered by sudden noises or touch. You can use medications like muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants to relieve ...

Scientists can control brain circuits, behavior, and emotion using light. Researchers developed a new optogenetic tool, 'Opto-vTrap', which is expected to contribute to treatment for epilepsy, muscle ...

Dystonia is a neurological disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures. Botulinum toxin (e.g., Botox) is the gold-standard, first-line treatment for focal dystonias, which ...

It may start as something we’re all familiar with: tiny spasms around your eyelid. “When you’re tired or stressed and you get fluttering under your eye or eyelid and it’s really annoying,” says Sharon ...

Cyclobenzaprine is a generic prescription drug used to treat muscle spasms. The drug comes as a tablet that you swallow. It’s usually taken three times per day. Cyclobenzaprine is used in adults and ...