Spasm or not to spasm - do spasms in the LE's

FreeBird · 08-13-2009, 01:53 AM

help stop blood clots and maintain tone? I would think yes. If true spasms or beneficial?

SCI-Nurse · 08-13-2009, 09:07 AM

Yes, spasticity and spasms can be beneficial as long as they don't interfere with function, safety or hygiene. They can help reduce the risks for blood clots in the legs, maintain muscle bulk (for padding and appearance), burn calories, aid in mobility (for some), and help serve as a warning sign (if suddenly worse) that something is wrong that needs to be investigated.

(KLD)

fuentejps · 08-13-2009, 09:21 AM

spasms are very good

SCIfor55yrs. · 08-13-2009, 09:35 AM

I have had hypotension ever since my injury. Lower extremity and abdominal spasms help to bring my blood pressure up when it is getting noticeably low. I can move my leg or shift my body to induce them when needed.

The only time I have found them to be a problem is when recovering from abdominal or lower extremity surgery. They could cause the incision to pull open.

DeadEye · 08-13-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCI-Nurse

Yes, spasticity and spasms can be beneficial as long as they don't interfere with function, safety or hygiene. They can help reduce the risks for blood clots in the legs, maintain muscle bulk (for padding and appearance), burn calories, aid in mobility (for some), and help serve as a warning sign (if suddenly worse) that something is wrong that needs to be investigated.

(KLD)

Completely agree on all accounts. Controlable spasms do a body good!

08-13-2009, 01:53 AM	#1
FreeBird Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 489	Spasm or not to spasm - do spasms in the LE's help stop blood clots and maintain tone? I would think yes. If true spasms or beneficial? __________________ Lynarrd Skynyrd Lives

08-13-2009, 09:21 AM	#3
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,992	spasms are very good __________________ John@bike-on.com c4/5 inc funtioning c6. 26 yrs post. sponsored athlete

08-13-2009, 09:35 AM	#4
SCIfor55yrs. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,237	I have had hypotension ever since my injury. Lower extremity and abdominal spasms help to bring my blood pressure up when it is getting noticeably low. I can move my leg or shift my body to induce them when needed. The only time I have found them to be a problem is when recovering from abdominal or lower extremity surgery. They could cause the incision to pull open. __________________ "S.O.S. = Save our Shoulders" (click link) See me at: http://cccforum55.freehostia.com/

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08-13-2009, 09:07 AM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,325	Yes, spasticity and spasms can be beneficial as long as they don't interfere with function, safety or hygiene. They can help reduce the risks for blood clots in the legs, maintain muscle bulk (for padding and appearance), burn calories, aid in mobility (for some), and help serve as a warning sign (if suddenly worse) that something is wrong that needs to be investigated. (KLD)