causes of muscle stiffness and spasm
Spasms and stiffness. Muscle stiffness and spasms are common MS symptoms, and are often described as 'spasticity'. Certain things can trigger them, and they can make daily activities difficult. Physiotherapy, drug treatments and other therapies can help.f MS causes nerve damage that affects muscle movements, they can cause a range of problems. Other things-relapses, heat, infections, stress-can also make spasms and stiffness worse. Investigating potential trigger factors that cause or make your spasms or stiffness worse is a vital step in finding solutions.