Hot to Treat It?
The treatment given to people with spasticity depends on the severity of the symptoms. Your doctor may recommend several treatments method and management strategies at the same time.
Some examples of treatment methods recommended by the American stroke association are:
- Exercise and stretching
- Muscle braces
- Injections of certain medications such as botulinum toxin (Botox)
- Oral drugs such as baclofen, diazepam, tizanidine and dantrolene sodium
- Intrathecal baclofen therapy (ITB)
You can also adjust your lifestyle to reduce the symptoms of spasticity after a stroke.
How to Manage Spasticity after a Stroke
Severe pain accompanies spasticity, but there are several methods to decrease symptoms and enhance the quality of life.
Here are seven ways to live with the condition: