Severe and persistent Muscle Spasms including, but not limited to, those characteristic of Multiple Sclerosis
Almost everyone experiences some degree of muscle spasms in their lifetime, but for patients who suffer from frequent bouts of these painful cramps, medical marijuana may provide relief. Kaya Life, in Gulfport, Mississippi, can help you get safe access to this treatment with a written recommendation for medical marijuana. If you suffer from multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or recurrent muscle spasms, call Kaya Life or book an appointment online today.
What are muscle spasms?
Spasms are involuntary muscle contractions.
Long periods of physical work, dehydration, and intense athletics can cause muscle cramps or spasms. Medical conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can produce severe spasms that interfere with your life.
Muscle spasms vary greatly in intensity and duration. Some last only a few seconds, while others persist for hours. Cramps and spasms most commonly occur in your legs but can affect any muscle in your body.
If left untreated, muscle spasms can lead to shortening of soft tissue, eventually disabling movement in your knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow joints.
Who gets muscle spasms?
Common cramps can affect anybody, although the following groups are at greater risk of experiencing recurring muscle spasms:
- Older adults
- People with diseases such as ALS and MS
- Overweight or obese people
- Athletes with rigorous training schedules
What causes muscle spasms?
A variety of factors can trigger painful muscle spasms. Some of the most common causes include:
- Dehydration
- Inflammation from a muscle injury
- Hormone imbalance
- Poor blood circulation
- Magnesium or potassium deficiency
- Chronic pain
- Spinal cord injury
- Side effect of prescription medication
- Pinched nerve
- Obesity
How does medical marijuana treat muscle spasms?
Along with chronic pain, muscle spasms are the most common reason for medical cannabis recommendations. Studies show that medical marijuana is a safe and effective treatment for muscle spasticity.
Medical marijuana treats muscle spasms by reducing the inflammation that causes these spasms to occur. Research from the University of South Carolina shows that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) triggers a natural anti-inflammatory response that reduces both pain and inflammation. Studies also show that medical marijuana leads to improvements in patient-reported quality of life, sleep quality, and pain relief.
Mississippi medical marijuana law deems underlying diseases that cause muscle spasms, such as ALS or MS, as well as spasms that result from prescription medications or muscle injuries, as qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use.
After an evaluation to determine if you’re a candidate for medical marijuana, your Kaya Life specialist completes a medical marijuana certification.
You can apply for a medical marijuana card using the Mississippi Department of Health’s Mississippi Medical Cannabis Portal Program to legally purchase medical marijuana at local dispensaries.
If you suffer from frequent and disruptive muscle spasms for any reason and want safe and effective relief from medical marijuana, call Kaya Life or schedule an appointment online today.
