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Muscle spasms, lower back Symptom Report
A spasm is a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles (including involuntary muscles such as in an artery, the colon, or the esophagus), attended by pain and interference with function, producing involuntary movement and distortion.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Muscle spasms, lower back
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine | 6 | 8% |  |
| Tizanidine HCl | 6 | 8% | |
| Carisoprodol | 3 | 4% | |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2 | 3% | |
| Wheelchair (manual) | 2 | 3% | |
| Diazepam | 1 | 1% | |
| Electrical Stimulation | 1 | 1% | |
Report created on November 08, 2009.