Medications for Spasticity | National MS Society
Medication can play a crucial role in alleviating multiple sclerosis symptoms — including spasticity. Spasticity refers to feelings of stiffness and a wide range of involuntary muscle …
MS Muscle Spasticity: How To Manage Muscle Spasms & Tightness - WebMD
Jun 2, 2024 · Treatment for MS Spasticity Physical therapy, medications, surgery, or a mix of these treatments can ease spasticity when you have MS.
Spasticity: Take Control - Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence
Sep 2, 2025 · For mild spasticity, stretching may be all that is needed. For worse spasticity, there are oral medications that are readily available and widely used. The most common medication …
Spasticity | Multiple Sclerosis Care Center
Overview Managing Spasticity Spasticity Medications BenefitsOverview Spasticity refers to feelings of stiffness and a wide range of involuntary muscle spasms (sustained muscle …
Spasticity (stiffness) | MSAA
Nov 25, 2024 · Spasticity in multiple sclerosis is a result of demyelination along the nerves of the brain and spinal cord that control movement. Treatments include exercise and stretching, …
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - Spasticity
Spasticity can be treated with symptom medications, such as baclofen, tizanidine, gabapentin, benzodiazepines, or dantrolene. The most common side effects with these medications are …
Spasticity | MS spasms | MS stiffness | MS Trust
Mar 22, 2025 · Spasticity and spasms are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis that may cause your muscles to feel stiff and heavy, or cause them to move unpredictably.
Spasticity in MS: Tips for Management - Healthline
Apr 24, 2025 · Spasticity is when your muscles become tight, making them hard to move. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, treatment can involve medication, physical or …
Medications for multiple sclerosis symptoms
Jul 10, 2025 · Spasticity Spasticity refers to muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms, and is estimated to affect about 60%-90% of people with MS.
Can Baclofen Help With Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity?
Aug 21, 2024 · Baclofen therapy for MS relieves muscle spasticity, reducing pain and improving mobility by relaxing tight muscles.