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Muscle spasms often are confused with twitches, but knowing the difference between these relatively common conditions can help you seek proper treatment. The chiropractors at New York’s Rochester Health Center use skilled care to provide pain relief from a variety of causes, including muscle spasms. They will help you distinguish this condition from twitching so you can get to the bottom of why your muscles are acting up.

Muscle Spasm or Twitch: Which Do You Have?

Signs of Muscle Twitching

If you’ve ever experienced an odd but painless fluttering of an eyelid, you've probably had a muscle twitch. This condition usually is not painful but can be irritating. It usually occurs in a single muscle, which contracts involuntarily and repeatedly, often causing movement that’s visually noticeable. Twitches often happen in the eyelids and limbs, although they can occur elsewhere in the body. Muscle twitches usually are the result of stimulant use, lack of sleep, intense exercise, or high stress.

Signs of Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasm Rochester NYSpasms can affect an entire group of muscles, causing them to feel hard, tight, and painful. These involuntary muscle contractions often occur in the legs and torso and can last for an extended period. Causes include dehydration, overexertion, and inadequate levels of magnesium or potassium. Muscle spasms also can occur if you are pregnant, taking certain medications, or consume too much alcohol.

Signs You Should See a Professional

Twitching usually goes away on its own, but you should schedule a checkup with your doctor if it lasts more than a week to make sure there are no underlying conditions. Staying hydrated and stretching before physical activities can help you avoid muscle spasms, but you should seek pain relief if they occur frequently. A chiropractor can treat the condition with manipulation or physiotherapy to soothe the muscles without risking further injury, and an acupuncturist can release energy and restore balance.

For effective relief from painful muscle spasms, call Rochester Health Center at (585) 292-0642 to schedule an appointment. Visit the facility’s website to learn more about their exceptional chiropractic and acupuncture care.

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