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 ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDKey TakeawaysBladder spasms happen when the bladder muscle squeezes without ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s no cure for IBS yet, but dietary changes and improved lifestyle habits can help manage it. A variety of medications may also help with symptoms. Bentyl is one drug that’s used to manage IBS.

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 ...

Amrix (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help relieve muscle spasms in adults. Amrix comes as an extended-release oral capsule. It’s typically taken once per day ...

A viral video highlights one muscle as a cause of dizziness. Dr Joe Damiani explains the SCM muscle disrupts balance. This muscle controls head position. An imbalance or spasm confuses the body's ...

As the opioid crisis continues in America, more and more doctors are steering away from prescribing opioid medications as a treatment for pain. Since 1999, more than 932,000 people have died from a ...

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, an Edith Cowan ...