Stretching & Spasticity

Published 2021-11-02
In this video, I review differences between muscle tightness and spasticity, different types of stretching, and various stretches for common spastic muscle groups.

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All Comments (21)
  • @tanoajones3808
    Wonderful video. So many different options. I forwarded the video to my mother of 76. I thought this might help her but also be more educated about myself and where I am with my MS routine. Thank you so much. From the bottom of my heart thank you. 😊 I cannot afford OT& PT right now but at least I can be proactive with myself and my Secondary Progressive diagnosis. Thank you and Bless you abundantly. Tanoa Fort Gibson, OK
  • @fionafenner4582
    Thank you so much for this video! I loved all the definitions. As someone with MS I have often wondered if I have spasticity but now I know it is ‘just’ muscle tightness. It was also good to know the difference between active and passive stretching.
  • @matthewj5555
    So MUCH GREAT information!! Thank you! Definitely sharing!
  • Thank You for sharing this video. I have terrible spasticity and I’m on baclofen and I honestly don’t even think that it helps. I am looking forward to trying these stretches and exercises because somethings Gotta give. I’ve been waiting patiently for something finally like this. I’ve had ms since 1997-98. My headaches were terrible that was the only thing I really ever noticed then in 2017 the spasticity the foot drop all started and got continuously worse than 2021 that stupid Covid none of the exercises that I’ve ever used or been told to use are as basic as what I’m seeing in your video trust me I am looking forward to something positive much thanks 👍
  • @poojahm120
    Thank you once again for sharing the above.
  • Wow! I did all the stretches as you were doing them and I already feel great! I get leg spasms almost every night and it's so hard to get good sleep because of it. Would you recommend doing leg stretches before I go to bed too or some other time during the day?
  • @davidhenry4356
    I do not have MS, but SCA Ataxia - but stretches all good as well - Thank you!
  • @monie6240
    Do you have a video on passive stretching? My caregiver wants to make sure she is doing it the right way. Thank you for this very informative video.
  • @yunhee93
    Wow that's very interesting about having spasticity. I have Athetoid spastic cp.
  • @poojahm120
    In my case, i am not able to bend my left knee . Its just straight. Both knees caves in rather. Please suggest what needs to be done ? . You are an angel in disguise ❀❀
  • @jude4896
    Thank you so much for sharing I have RRMS and I am doing some PT and the guidance your sharing I verified with my CNCS Dr of PT. I need to figure out the right daily routine and where my own limits are so I don't overwhelmed or overdue. Zapping me for the rest of the day or needing a day to recover. I personally need to figure it out.
  • @Pablo-vg7rt
    Can you get spasticity without a stroke or injury? Or even a neuromuscular disorder?
  • @Kim-hz4nn
    11:15 EST My buttocks is constantly very painfully tight. What can I do to get relief?