Stretches for Spasticity With Multiple Sclerosis (Easy to do and Guided!!)

[@zeroloyalty]

This is great! I prayed about getting back up to walking and found a link to this site. It covered everything I needed to move away from the wheelchair and walker. Thanks so much for this :)

[@christar505]

That's so awesome! I'm I'm so happy for you and this gives me hope. Thank you 🙏😊

[@faze2819]

How are you doing today?

[@ddaiuto1956]

OMG. I have been doing this for the past few days, and my hips are feeling like they're brand new. Such a simple fix. Thank you so much, Dale D'Aiuto

[@MSWorkouts]

It's out pleasure Dale! At msworkouts.com we exist to provide our members with exercises and stretches that help alleviate and fight symptoms caused by MS. It's what we do =) You and yours have a magnificent evening.

[@shannonl5159]

Dale D'Aiuto, did you have problems with your legs bending or straightening uncontrollably as well as hip in your hips?

[@shannonl5159]

@seymore yo my problem is at night when I'm falling asleep. My legs and hips go crazy

[@shannonl5159]

@seymore yo possibly

[@Sobuenoo]

This is my 3rd journey to walk again I'm so happy I found you guys

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi 99% SoBuenoo, glad you're enjoying our videos! Thanks for stopping by :-)

[@lakes665]

Yeah, I haven't instantly felt the need to stretch before this moment. My T2 and I thank you.

[@Usapatriette]

Unfortunately, many people with MS cannot easily get to and from floor with that kind of ease, if at all, like the instructor in the video. I certainly cannot. I try to do exercises and stretches from a chair to the best of my ability.

[@TraceysTracks]

Exactly!

[@tammybasile9125]

Amen!

[@noemorin2169]

I-'m-basically-paralyzed?

[@MSWorkouts]

Hello Lynne, please perform all floor exercises on a bed so as to allow for easier transitioning. Hope this helps!

[@feevlogs1305]

Has this worked for any of you?

[@jaikumarrajak244]

Thanku

[@MSWorkouts]

You are very welcome jai babu =) Hope this helps!

[@JesseJDogBoartfield]

Any exercise for the abdomen? I have a lot of spasticity in the area just below my rib cage on my right side due to stroke.

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi J-Dog Custom Guitars! Please take a look at this video where we perform several exercises to help improve core strength: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPXhquDoddosKM We hope you're doing well, staying safe and thank you for visiting our channel!

[@jyoung6864]

My favorite for back tightness!

[@saminabagwan1617]

Very nice

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Samina Bagwan, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@brendadrew834]

Are these stretches also beneficial for the legs, too? I don't get spasticity in my hips, I get it more in my hamstrings, quads and calfs! I found that ice packs also help with any pain and I'm also going to check out and see if ice gel also works as well. Epsom salt baths also help as well...anything to relax those muscles. I also take Cal-Mags as I was told that it's also a great supplement for people who stand on their feet all day working like teachers, doctors, sales people etc. as well as for MS. Thanks for another helpful great video, much appreciated.

[@brendadrew834]

@seymore yo Cal-Mags....Calcium Magnesium with Zinc capsules...the calcium for the bones,the magnesium for the muscles/nerves~ can find it in most drug stores/supermarkets and online on Amazon as well. Recommended to me decades ago.

[@CHRISTINEAZ]

What about quadricep spasticity? Do you have any video on that?

[@jontor8938]

Nice stretches, I am a fysioterapi student, and I am interested in spasticity. Can I ask what is the scientific base for your video, I don't need but if you have any sources that would be extremely helpful.

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Jon! We hope you're doing well and staying safe. If you would like to take a look at the scientific research behind strength training and MS please go to www.msworkouts.com/resources for a list of scientific research!

[@farihatabassum7822]

thank you so much for the video.. I think it's helping :)

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi fariha tabassum, You are very welcome! I hope it's working! Make sure to perform it regularly. We should be stretching 3-5x a week! Keep going! =)

[@thedarkinfinity8533]

sir !! i am from india , ur channel is the best channel for exercise lovers, i see ur videos daily

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Sandeep, we hope you're doing well! Thank you for stopping by to leave these kind words.

[@marionmoody3280]

Thank you 😊 found exercises were very doable and you were very encouraging.made me hot but happy.

[@MSWorkouts]

We are so glad we can assist! Reminder to keep a fan on you and a water bottle near! Great job and keep up the effort!

[@kevingray7356]

I really like what you're doing with the stretches for my hips and legs. However, when sit up while on the floor my knees won't lay flat on the ground. My knees bend everytime I try doing these stretches.

[@eugenemcgirt2357]

The first exercise is very helpful. There's also tightness in the upper inner thigh. Any exercise for tightness in the upper inner thigh?

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Eugene, you would want to perform inner thigh stretches. We do not have any on our youtube channel yet, but I'm sure if you searched on youtube "inner thigh stretch" you can find some. We also have inner thigh stretches in our stretch collection for the ms workouts membership. tv.msworkouts.com/categories/stretching-videos

[@eugenemcgirt2357]

@@MSWorkouts Okay, thank you for responding.

[@MaticN91]

how many exercises would you recomend to execute daily? should i just train one kind of my body for instance legs, arms or core or should i mix them up?

[@MSWorkouts]

If you are doing high-intensity exercises (strength training), we recommend anywhere from 6-12 exercises per session. We recommend trying to target your entire body throughout the week. And for frequency, we recommend performing an exercise session 2-3x a week, with at least one day of rest in between. If you'd like to learn more about our guided exercise program, please visit www.msworkouts.com.

[@joycebf2927]

Thank you. Spasticity is horrible for me. I'll try these.

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Joyce BF, let us know how it goes! Thanks for stopping by the channel :-)

[@benr4655]

Exactly what I need

[@MSWorkouts]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Ben R! Thanks for stopping by our channel :-)

[@sujatavarde1249]

Hi it is curable fullest

[@donnaroy4754]

What to do if your legs will not stay bent, can't even keep feet flat on the floor? Legs just slide forward when trying to keep flat with knees bent for some exercises.

[@sophiasophia1760]

I have spasticity in the back of my right leg down to ankles, and my feet are tight. In physical therapy I would lie on back m, hold true leg up, and they would push it back towards my head as much as possible. How can I replicate this without assistance?

[@nicolefeatherstonehaugh5646]

You have a lot of exercises on the floor! That’s great if you can get down there! What if you are unable to get up off the floor? Can you do these on a bed?

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Nicole Featherstonehaugh! Yes, you can perform these exercise from a bed. Thanks for asking and for stopping by our channel!

[@marshmellofan421]

thank you very much MS sir i became flexible

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Marshmello Fan, glad you enjoyed the video and that you felt some relief from your tightness. Thanks for stopping by our channel :-)

[@lordzmusic8461]

Is it possible to reverse disabilty by doing exercise?

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Bishal, while in most cases it's not possible to reverse disability by doing exercises, you can greatly reduce your symptoms and improve your mobility and independence. We have many members who are living strong and independent lifestyles with our exercises while managing disabilities. Thanks for stopping by our channel and we hope you're doing well!

[@GerhartBiz]

how can I learn to sit on the floor in 90° angle hips?

[@leegorman8322]

Presumably one stretch follows the other? 🤔

[@darkassassinplays1791]

I almost pulled my muscle on the second stretch

[@richardrivera7317]

Rest day? I don't have one. I do totally different exercises for 3 days & on the 4th I go back to day one. I stretch in between exercise. Should I take a day off?

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Richard Rivera, great question! When you are strength training at a high-intensity, like we do in the video, you are literally tearing down muscle fibers. Your muscles need rest, and nutrients to rebuild and thus give you more strength. If you are constantly strength training, you are not giving your muscles time to get strong. I hope this helps and let us know if you have any other questions!

[@TraceysTracks]

What if you can't get up from the ground?

[@ajsassy788]

Tracey's Tracks Or get down there! I hate when instructors who DO NOT have MS illustrate what to do! I can't even lift or bend my right leg😢😔😞It's an everyday struggle.

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Tracey, for easier transitioning, we would suggest executing out workouts and stretches on the bed.

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi AJ, we would suggest performing the floor exercises / stretches on a bed for easier transitioning. We are sorry to hear you are not able to lift or bend your right leg. Attempting the exercise sets with as much range or intent that your body will give you will allow you to get the most from the exercise. Continue to control your actions by communicating with your Physician and PT, and simply giving your best effort each day will give you the best shot at being as strong as you can.

[@reecee2941]

I have been doing this in bed. It has given me so much more movement!

[@Usapatriette]

@@MSWorkouts You should have made this clear in the video. Also, if one is able to exercise in bed, bed rails might be of help. I couldn’t turn or shift without using bedrails.

[@marie-danielleoreilly3468]

Thank you for your great help🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@MSWorkouts]

Hey Marie-Danielle, you bet! You can stretch every day, even multiple times a day. Just make sure to stretch AFTER your workouts, as opposed to before. And don't stretch immediately upon waking up in the morning when your muscles are still "cold". Keep up the effort!

[@excessivepotassium]

can't feel my legs so not sure when its stretched or not

[@MSWorkouts]

Hi Libre, we hope you and yours are doing well. Loss of feeling is common with MS and definitely a consideration to take into account while stretching. You do not want to over stretch your targeted areas. We would suggest visiting with your PT or OT regarding adequate ranges of motions for each stretch. This will allow you to have a visual cue for how far to be taking the stretch. If you are ever in Dallas or Austin, feel free to reach out and can have you by one of the studios to review! Stay after it and remember the only thing we can control is our actions... and you're doing it!

[@eugenemcgirt2357]

Can you lay in the Hip Cross-Over for 2 or 3 minutes, instead of just 30 seconds?

[@MSWorkouts]

That's fine, but go ahead and disengage back to neutral position every 30 seconds, then reengage into the stretch.

[@trevenbutler1625]

This stretch makes my testicle hurt

[@AmeliaGovang]

With MS I'm not about to get on the floor. You need to rethink your exercises.

[@PROUDPALESTINIANS]

Honestly, easier said than done. I tried to exercise but ended up with a gash in my forehead as soon as I tried to lay on the floor, I just fell face first. MS is a b....

[@MSWorkouts]

So sorry to hear about your injury, we hope you're okay. So as to avoid having to get down onto the floor, please perform all 'floor' exercises on a bed instead. Hope this helps!

[@Usapatriette]

Performing exercises on a bed is no easy feat for people with MS. A disclaimer should be used with this video... “Exercises should not be attempted on bed or floor if disabled.”

[@OTONAFIT]

🖤🔥🙌🏼✨

[@MSWorkouts]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kaushalyakumari6425]

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[@MSWorkouts]

Hi kaushalya kumari, thanks for the suggestion!