Spasticity Treatment
Understanding Spasticity
Spasticity is a condition characterized by increased muscle stiffness, tightness, and involuntary muscle contractions. At the Pain Clinic of Northwest Florida, we specialize in providing comprehensive treatment options to alleviate spasticity and help you regain comfort and improved quality of life.
Causes of Spasticity:
- Neurological Conditions: Spasticity is commonly associated with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury.
- Brain or Spinal Cord Damage: Damage to the brain or spinal cord can disrupt the normal signals that control muscle movement, leading to spasticity.
- Muscle Imbalance: Imbalances between the muscles that control movement can contribute to the development of spasticity.
Symptoms of Spasticity:
- Muscle Stiffness: Spasticity causes increased muscle tone, resulting in stiffness and resistance to movement.
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions: Individuals with spasticity may experience involuntary muscle contractions, known as muscle spasms or hypertonia.
- Muscle Tightness and Pain: The increased muscle tone and tightness associated with spasticity can lead to muscle pain or discomfort.
- Impaired Coordination and Function: Spasticity can affect coordination and fine motor skills, making it challenging to perform certain movements or activities.
Effective Spasticity Treatments:
- Medication Management: Our pain management specialists can prescribe medications such as muscle relaxants, antispasmodics, or botulinum toxin injections to manage spasticity and reduce muscle stiffness.
- Physical Therapy: Our skilled physical therapists can develop a customized exercise program to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination, and help alleviate spasticity-related symptoms.
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy focuses on enhancing daily living skills and finding adaptive strategies to improve functional abilities despite spasticity.
- Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy: This treatment involves delivering a muscle relaxant medication called baclofen directly into the spinal fluid using a pump, providing targeted relief for severe spasticity.
- Surgical Interventions: In some cases, surgical procedures such as selective dorsal rhizotomy or tendon lengthening may be considered to address severe spasticity.
Why Choose the Pain Clinic of Northwest Florida for Spasticity Treatment?
- Expert Specialists: Our team of pain management specialists and physical therapists has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating spasticity.
- Individualized Treatment Plans: We create personalized treatment plans based on your specific condition, symptoms, and goals, ensuring the most effective and appropriate care.
- Comprehensive Approach: Pain Clinic of Northwest Florida offers a range of treatment options to address spasticity, including medication management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, intrathecal baclofen therapy, and surgical interventions.
- Advanced Technologies: We utilize cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based therapies to provide optimal relief, promote healing, and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Supportive Care: Our compassionate staff is dedicated to providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout your treatment journey, ensuring you receive the care and attention you deserve.
If you are experiencing spasticity, contact the Pain Clinic of Northwest Florida today to schedule a consultation and explore our advanced treatment options. Our goal is to help you find relief from muscle stiffness and improve your quality of life.
