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What is the term meaning a localized muscle spasm named for its cause?
A muscle spasm caused by prolonged muscle contraction is called a "cramp." This localized involuntary contraction can be triggered by muscle fatigue, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalances. Cramps are usually sudden and can be painful, but they typically resolve on their own.
Explain a muscle spasm in terms of recruitment of muscle fibers?
A muscle spasm is the spontaneous recruitment of muscle fibers. The resulting contraction is usually painful, but it typically resolves very quickly.
What is the hinky pink for a painful muscle spasm in the movable walkway passengers use to board a plane?
Ramp cramp is the hinky pink for a painful muscle spasm in the moveable walkway passengers use to board a plane.
What are the causes of spasm?
A spasm is described as a muscle which quickly contracts involuntarily and suddenly. This can be painful. According to the part of the body where the spasm occurs, the cause can stem from various factors. However, in general a spasm will occur if a muscle is overused, therefore running out of energy.
What are muscle spasms and cramps?
what is the difference between muscle spasm and muscle cramps
Can someone get a muscle spasm in the colon?
Yes. These cramps are sometimes very painful, too.
What is a painful and muscular contraction called?
a cramp or spasm.
A painful contraction of a muscle?
A spasm or cramp
What is it called when a muscle contracts involuntary?
Spasm
Involuntary muscle is called what?
A spasm - or a twitch.
What massage technique can help relieve muscle spasm?
The recommended way of relieving a muscle spasm is a muscle-energy technique called reciprocal inhibition. What you do is have the person with the spasm contract the antagonist muscle(s) related to the ones in spasm. Works like a charm.
What are the main causes of spasms?
A spasm is described as a muscle which quickly contracts involuntarily and suddenly. This can be painful. According to the part of the body where the spasm occurs, the cause can stem from various factors. However, in general a spasm will occur if a muscle is overused, therefore running out of energy.
