Spasticity and Spinal Cord Injury: Problematic vs. Non-problematic Spasticity

[@ChanceT.Abrams]

Thank you so much for this.. PCPs often don’t give any details My PT started causing what was described to me as Secondary Cascade Injuries Im T12-L5 incomplete I have some urine control and full bowel function if I stay aware and keep a routine Lower body use is right side (some) left side horribly limited and painful (as is my spine 24/7) I have developed problematic spasms and lower body swelling. I can control it with lots of painful effort (and I do). The meds so far are more problematic than the pain. Sometimes I wish it had been full chop (I know that sounds sick) but the spasms get relentless at times and are affecting my ability to even pretend I am half normal. The spasms (to me) are worse than the very limited use of my legs

[@hafizzilnizam2903]

Im a cervical c3 c4 c5 sci patient. However i can stand and walk slowly without any aids. The things is i feel very tight from chest down until my groin area. And also tightness in my right leg but i can bend my knee. When i stand and about to walk i feel my legs very tight and heavy. Is that spasticity?.

[@agiusproductions5092]

I have the same exact issue have done anything that’s helped with it I really need help thanks

[@williambean6126]

​@agiusproductions5092 same problem here.....pain pills ...baclofen....tizanidine has really helped.....I can almost walk and my leg doesn't weigh ten tons now.....but gotta stretch everyday so ur not so tight.....

[@agiusproductions5092]

@@williambean6126 thanks bro Ill check it out cheers brother