Muscle spasms and stiffness (booklet)
Muscle spasms or stiffness are common symptoms, affecting between 40% and 80% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) at some time. Spasms and stiffness affect people differently and can vary over time.
Download our muscle spasms and stiffness booklet to learn more about:
- what we mean by spasm and stiffness
- what causes spasms and stiffness
- ways of managing or treating your symptoms
This booklet is available for you to download and print, you can also order copies from the MS Society webshop. There's more to discover about spasms and stiffness on our webpages.
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