Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Spasticity is a condition associated with damage to the brain, spinal cord or motor nerves, causing increased muscle tightening and resistance to movement. Spasticity can range from mild muscle tightness to painful, uncontrollable spasms in the legs, joints and lower back, with symptoms including abnormal posture, deep tendon reflexes and repetitive jerky motions. Spasticity is caused by damage or disruption to the brain and spinal cord, resulting in imbalanced, inhibitory and excitatory signals sent to the muscles, leading to muscle lockdown. Conditions that can cause spasticity include cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke and neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Spasticity is treated through physical examination, neurological testing and imaging to determine the severity and source of spasticity with oral medications, therapy, casting, bracing and surgery as treatment options. Alternative treatments for spasticity include botox injections to paralyze muscles and MMJ, which can help calm muscle spasticity and is undergoing clinical trials for approval. Patients experiencing spasticity symptoms may legally try MMJ for relief, which provides the flexibility of adjusting dosing based on individual needs. If you've been diagnosed with spasticity, considering MMJ could be an option to help ease your symptoms. If you've been diagnosed with spasticity, you may want to consider medical marijuana to help ease your symptoms. Make an appointment to be evaluated by a medical doctor today. Visit dubermedical.com.
