Muscle Spasms

Many of us suffer from chronic pain, strain, spasm, irritation, inflammation or other musculoskeletal conditions. Did you know that about 60% of the body is muscle and bone? The human body is composed of approximately 650 muscles, which are organs, connected to the skeletal system, that contract. The type of muscles that bulge help us lift weight. These are called skeletal or striated muscles and while they help us perform many feats of strength and speed, they can becomes fatigued, strained, pulled or spasm.

The strong sheet of connective wrapping around and inside muscles is called the fascia. It looks like cellophane and it carries the many nerves, blood vessels an lymphatics that supply the muscles. If the fascia are damaged, the blood, nerve and lymph supply to the muscles can be interrupted and chronic muscle problems can result. Our nerves make muscles move.  When a nerve is stimulated, the muscle to which it is connect contracts.  Nerves also supply muscles with growth nutrients. If a nerve is cut, the muscle either withers away or becomes paralyzed.

If you are experiencing any of these symptom, call our office. Dr. Hopson will assess the appropriate course of action which will help with your problem area.